Alan Haines was an American actor who is best known for Dad’s Army, Van der Valk, and Perfect Strangers. He had a significant impact on the theatre and television in the UK throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Alan Haines was born on June 6, 1924, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England. He studied at the Hedley Goodall School in Bristol and began his acting career in radio for the BBC. He served four years in the Navy before making his professional debut in 1946. He was married to Dorit Welles from December 6, 1952, until her death on September 26, 2010.
Career
Haines had a long career in theatre, performing in ten shows in the West End and various touring productions. Over his career, he worked alongside many prominent UK artists but notably did not work with Laurence Olivier or John Gielgud. His film and television work began with a short film for Edgar Lusgarden and included notable appearances in series like Softly Softly and Dad’s Army.
Death and Legacy
Alan Haines passed away on April 17, 2011, in Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith, London, following an illness. His contributions to theatre and television have left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered for his versatile performances over many decades.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dad’s Army | 1971-03-12 | Marine Officer |
| Madonna of the Seven Moons | 1945-01-22 | Evelyn |
| Millions Like Us | 1943-06-01 | |
| Curse of the Mummy | 1970-02-23 | Constable Rogers |
| The Man in the White Suit | 1951-08-07 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| The Bill | 1984-10-16 | |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Raffles | 1977-02-25 | |
| Van der Valk | 1972-09-13 | Brigadier Mertens |
| Mystery and Imagination | 1966-01-29 | |
| The Human Jungle | 1963-03-30 | Inspector |
| Manhunt | 1970-01-02 | German Civilian |