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Alan Tilvern
Acting

Alan Tilvern

Born 1918-11-05
London, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Alan Tilvern (5 November 1918 – 17 December 2003) was a British film and television actor with a tough-guy image. He is possibly best known for his role as R.K. Maroon in the film Who framed Roger Rabbit. He was born in Whitechapel, in the East End of London, to Jewish Lithuanian parents, who changed their name from Tilovitch. After leaving school he became a barrow boy in Brick Lane. In the Second World War he served in the Army but was invalided out in 1945

Known For

Prominent works featuring Alan Tilvern

Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988
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Superman
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Superman

1978
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Little Shop of Horrors
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Little Shop of Horrors

1986
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Doctor Who
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Doctor Who

1963
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The Lord of the Rings
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The Lord of the Rings

1978
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Love and Death
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Love and Death

1975
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Play for Today
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Play for Today

1970
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Firefox
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Firefox

1982
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The Saint
TV
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The Saint

1962
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American Playhouse
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American Playhouse

1982
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (75 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Porgy and BessPorgy and BessDetectiveMovie1993
Who Framed Roger RabbitWho Framed Roger RabbitR.K. MaroonMovie1988
Tropic of Ice – Jään kääntöpiiriTropic of Ice – Jään kääntöpiiriSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Little Shop of HorrorsLittle Shop of Horrors'Downtown' Bum #2Movie1986
Nineteen NineteenNineteen NineteenSophie's FatherMovie1985
Reunion at FairboroughReunion at FairboroughSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Helen Keller: The Miracle ContinuesWilliam AlexanderMovie1984
FirefoxFirefoxAir Marshal KutuzovMovie1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseDetectiveTV Series1982
InvasionBilakMovie1980
High Rise DonkeyDonkey Derby OfficialMovie1980
Brass TargetBrass TargetFrank FerraroMovie1978
SupermanSuperman2nd ControllerMovie1978
One Bummer News DayOne Bummer News DayRichard DevizesMovie1978
The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the RingsInnkeeper (voice)Movie1978
The ProfessionalsThe ProfessionalsTarkosTV Series1977
The ProfessionalsThe ProfessionalsStefan Batak IITV Series1977
Citizen SmithCitizen SmithMr GraingerTV Series1977
The Stick UpThe Stick UpRichieMovie1977
PoldarkPoldarkNicholas WarlegganTV Series1975
Love and DeathLove and DeathSergeantMovie1975
The SweeneyThe SweeneyCharlie WaltersTV Series1975
Percy's ProgressPercy's ProgressGeneral DoddsMovie1974
The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesThe Rivals of Sherlock HolmesMr. CorneliusTV Series1971
Play for TodayPlay for TodayRichard DevizesTV Series1970
UFOUFOU.S. DelegateTV Series1970
The RevolutionaryThe RevolutionarySidMovie1970
Dad's ArmyDad's ArmyCaptain RodriguesTV Series1968
The ExpertThe ExpertKnowlesTV Series1968
The Frozen DeadThe Frozen DeadKarl EssenMovie1966
KhartoumKhartoumAwaanMovie1966
Rasputin: The Mad MonkRasputin: The Mad MonkPatronMovie1966
No Place Like EarthNo Place Like EarthBlaneMovie1965
Out of the UnknownOut of the UnknownBlaneTV Series1965
Doctor Who: Planet of GiantsDoctor Who: Planet of GiantsForesterMovie1964
Ann VeronicaEdwin RamageTV Series1964
DetectiveDetectiveSpencerTV Series1964
Hot Enough for JuneHot Enough for JuneSimenova's AssistantMovie1964
Doctor WhoDoctor WhoForesterTV Series1963
EspionageEspionageP'Eng PatTV Series1963
EspionageEspionageZiggyTV Series1963
Shadow of FearShadow of FearWarnerMovie1963
CranePaul HarringtonTV Series1963
The SaintThe SaintCaptain QuintanaTV Series1962
Danger by My SideDanger by My SideNicky VenningMovie1962
Studio 4AndreasTV Series1962
CompactCompactDirectorTV Series1962
Anna KareninaAnna KareninaMakhotinMovie1961
Adventure StoryAdventure StoryPrince Bessus, Satrap of BactriaMovie1961
The Malpas MysteryThe Malpas MysteryGordon SeagarMovie1960
MaigretMaigretVan DammeTV Series1960
The Odd ManThe Odd ManDet. Sgt. McBrideTV Series1960
Danger ManDanger ManMajor MinosTV Series1960
Sands of the DesertSands of the DesertMustafaMovie1960
The Third ManThe Third ManSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
No Hiding PlaceNo Hiding PlaceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
Interpol CallingInterpol CallingJohnny StefanoTV Series1959
The Siege of PinchgutThe Siege of PinchgutSuperintendent HannaMovie1959
Edgar Wallace MysteriesEdgar Wallace MysteriesGordon SeagerTV Series1959
Desert MiceDesert MiceGerman CaptainMovie1959
The Long KnifeThe Long KnifePeter LangMovie1958
Tank Force!Tank Force!SilverioMovie1958
A Tale of Two CitiesA Tale of Two CitiesGrave RobberMovie1958
Chase a Crooked ShadowChase a Crooked ShadowCarlosMovie1958
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!KonstantinTV Series1957
House of SecretsHouse of SecretsBrandelliMovie1956
Bhowani JunctionBhowani JunctionTed DunphyMovie1956
The Bespoke OvercoatThe Bespoke OvercoatMr. RantingMovie1955
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenMorrie FinnTV Series1955
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenBilly FullerTV Series1955
The Master PlanThe Master PlanOtto SzimekMovie1954
Knights of the Round TableKnights of the Round TableSteward (uncredited)Movie1953
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.HernandezMovie1951
Cairo RoadCairo RoadPhotographerMovie1950
Night and the CityNight and the CityBeggar (uncredited)Movie1950