Alan Tilvern
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Alan Tilvern a veteran actor with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. The list also holds 'Superman'. 1950 is the year the filmography opens. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. For much of the audience, Alan Tilvern is R.K. Maroon from 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', whatever else the credits say.
Alan Tilvern
36 Movies
21 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Alan Tilvern a veteran actor with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. The list also holds 'Superman'. 1950 is the year the filmography opens. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. For much of the audience, Alan Tilvern is R.K. Maroon from 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', whatever else the credits say.
Movies
Plays 2nd Controller
Superman
1978
Plays R.K. Maroon
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988
Plays 'Downtown' Bum #2
Little Shop of Horrors
1986
Plays Innkeeper (voice)
The Lord of the Rings
1978
Plays Air Marshal Kutuzov
Firefox
1982
Plays Awaan
Khartoum
1966
Plays Hernandez
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
1951
Plays Sergeant
Love and Death
1975
Plays Patron
Rasputin: The Mad Monk
1966
Plays Frank Ferraro
Brass Target
1978
Plays Ted Dunphy
Bhowani Junction
1956
Plays Grave Robber
A Tale of Two Cities
1958
Plays Carlos
Chase a Crooked Shadow
1958
Plays Simenova's Assistant
Hot Enough for June
1964
Plays Superintendent Hanna
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
Plays Gordon Seagar
The Malpas Mystery
1960
Plays Silverio
Tank Force!
1958
Plays Karl Essen
The Frozen Dead
1966
Plays Mustafa
Sands of the Desert
1960
Plays Brandelli
House of Secrets
1956
Plays Forester
Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
1964
Plays Nicky Venning
Danger by My Side
1962
Plays Photographer
Cairo Road
1950
Plays Sid
The Revolutionary
1970
Plays German Captain
Desert Mice
1959
Plays General Dodds
Percy's Progress
1974
Plays Richie
The Stick Up
1977
Plays Warner
Shadow of Fear
1963
Plays Mr. Ranting
The Bespoke Overcoat
1955
Plays Detective
Porgy and Bess
1993
TV Shows
Plays Det. Sgt. McBride
The Odd Man
1960
Plays Nicholas Warleggan
Poldark
1975
Plays Forester
Doctor Who
1963
Plays P'Eng Pat
Espionage
1963
Plays Tarkos
The Professionals
1977
Plays Morrie Finn
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
Plays Mr. Cornelius
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
Plays Mr Grainger
Citizen Smith
1977
Plays Van Damme
Maigret
1960
Plays Johnny Stefano
Interpol Calling
1959
Plays Blane
Out of the Unknown
1965
Plays Gordon Seager
Edgar Wallace Mysteries
1959
Plays Charlie Walters
The Sweeney
1975
Plays U.S. Delegate
UFO
1970
Plays Captain Quintana
The Saint
1962
Plays Knowles
The Expert
1968
Plays Richard Devizes
Play for Today
1970
Plays Spencer
Detective
1964
Plays Captain Rodrigues
Dad's Army
1968
Plays Major Minos
Danger Man
1960
Plays Detective
American Playhouse
1982
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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Porgy and Bess
Detective
1993
Film
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
R.K. Maroon
1988
Film
Little Shop of Horrors
'Downtown' Bum #2
1986
Film
Nineteen Nineteen
Sophie's Father
1985
Film
Firefox
Air Marshal Kutuzov
1982
Film
American Playhouse
Detective · 1 episode
1982–
TV
Brass Target
Frank Ferraro
1978
Film
Superman
2nd Controller
1978
Film
The Lord of the Rings
Innkeeper (voice)
1978
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alan Tilvern still alive?
Alan Tilvern passed away on December 17, 2003 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Alan Tilvern?
Alan Tilvern is best known for roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Superman, Little Shop of Horrors.
How many movies has Alan Tilvern been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1950), Alan Tilvern has appeared in 36 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Alan Tilvern's first movie?
The career of Alan Tilvern began with Night and the City (1950).
What is Alan Tilvern's most recent movie or series?
Alan Tilvern's most recent release is Porgy and Bess, which premiered on October 6, 1993.
What TV shows has Alan Tilvern appeared in?
On television, Alan Tilvern has appeared in Doctor Who, The Saint, Dad's Army, UFO.
Alan Tilvern
1918-11-05 · London, England, UK
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