Alan Vint was an American actor and director who is best known for his roles in Badlands, The Panic in Needle Park, and The Lady in Red. Born on November 11, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, he had a significant impact on film and television before his death on August 16, 2006.
Personal and Family Life
Alan Vint was married to Susan Mullen until his passing and had three children, including actress Kelly Vint Castro. He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and had a close relationship with his brother Jesse Vint, also an actor. Vint joined the Actor’s Studio while studying engineering at the University of Arizona.
Career
Vint’s acting career began to flourish in the early 1970s, where he became known for playing tough guy roles. He gained fame for starring alongside his brother in the hit film Macon County Line. In addition to acting, he contributed to the theater as a writer, director, and co-founder of the Equity-waiver MET Theater in Los Angeles.
Death and Legacy
Alan Vint passed away on August 16, 2006, in Sherman Oaks, California, due to pneumonia and multiple organ failure after battling prolonged illnesses. His contributions to film and theater are remembered, particularly for his performances in films and television shows during the 1970s and 1980s. His family, including his daughter Kelly, continues his legacy in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Badlands | 1974-01-05 | Deputy |
| The Panic in Needle Park | 1971-06-01 | Hotch |
| Macon County Line | 1974-08-08 | Chris Dixon |
| The Deadly Tower | 1975-10-18 | Tim Davis |
| The Unholy Rollers | 1972-11-10 | Greg |
| The McMasters | 1970-04-23 | Hank |
| Welcome Home, Soldier Boys | 1971-12-10 | Kid |
| Checkered Flag or Crash | 1977-05-21 | Doc Pyle |
| Breakout | 1975-05-21 | Harve |
| Belle Starr | 1980-04-02 | Grat Dalton |
| The Glass House | 1972-02-04 | Bree |
| The Lady in Red | 1979-07-01 | Melvin Purvis |
| Two-Lane Blacktop | 1971-07-07 | Man in Roadhouse |
| The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez | 1983-08-19 | Mike Trimmell |
| Earthquake | 1974-11-15 | Ralph |
| Malevolence | 1999-02-01 | Deputy Warden |
| Switch | 1975-09-09 | Nate Lear |
| Then Came Bronson | 1969-09-17 | |
| The Rookies | 1972-09-11 | |
| Baretta | 1975-01-17 | |
| Emergency! | 1972-01-22 | |
| Police Story | 1973-03-20 | |
| The High Chaparral | 1967-09-10 | Tim Parker |
| Petrocelli | 1974-09-11 | |
| Code R | 1977-01-21 | Chuck |
| Bronk | 1975-04-17 | |
| Nichols | 1971-09-16 | Springer Brother |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Ken Tucker |