Alan Cranston was an American actor who is best known for The Candidate, On the Edge, and Bicentennial Minutes.
Personal and Family Life
Alan Cranston was born on June 19, 1914, in Palo Alto, California. He was married twice, first to Geneva McMath, with whom he had two sons, Robert and Kim. His second marriage was to Norma Weintraub, which ended in divorce. Sadly, his eldest son Robert died in a car accident in Los Angeles in May 1980.
Death and Legacy
Alan Cranston passed away on December 31, 2000, in Los Altos, California. He was a notable public figure and US senator from California from 1969 to 1993. Cranston is remembered for his unique legal battle against Adolf Hitler over the copyright of an English translation of Mein Kampf, which remains a notable highlight in his life.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | The Candidate | Senator Alan Cranston (as Senator Alan Cranston) |