Alan Roscoe

Alan Roscoe

Deceased · Born: Aug 23, 1886 · Died: Mar 8, 1933

Personal Details

BornAug 23, 1886 Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Spouse
  • Barbara Bedford

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 8, 1933 )
  • Barbara Bedford

    ( Aug 26, 1922 to May 16, 1928 )
  • Delle Duncan

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 2, 2025 )

Biography

Noted actor Alan Roscoe, born in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, in the year 1886, as confirmed by U.S. Census records, despite some sources claiming alternative birthdates of 1887 or 1888. Prior to his foray into the world of cinema, Roscoe honed his skills by teaching school, laying the foundation for his future success. As his passion for the performing arts grew, he became increasingly involved in the theatre, eventually catching the attention of renowned film mogul William Fox. Fox signed Roscoe, and the actor went on to appear in numerous films under the banner of Fox as well as Samuel Goldwyn, solidifying his status as a leading man of his time.

Career

1933
The Cheyenne Kid
The Cheyenne Kid as Mark Hollister
The Thrill Hunter
The Thrill Hunter as Movie Cowboy Joe
Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils as Mr. Hacket - A Director
1932
A Strange Adventure
A Strange Adventure as Stephen Boulter
Hell-Fire Austin
Hell-Fire Austin as Mark Edmonds
The Last Mile
The Last Mile as Kirby... Cell 7 (as Allan Roscoe)
The Death Kiss
The Death Kiss as Chalmers
Hell Divers
Hell Divers as Captain - U.S.S Saratoga
Ladies of the Jury
Ladies of the Jury as Prosecutor Halsey Van Stye (uncredited)
1931
The Public Defender
The Public Defender as Malcolm O'Neill
The Sin Ship
The Sin Ship as Crewman Dave
Laugh and Get Rich
Laugh and Get Rich as Mr. Fetherstone - Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Dirigible
Dirigible as Commander of U.S.S. Lexington (uncredited)
1930
Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine as Dalton, the Ringmaster
The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy as Detective Joe Keefe
The Pay-Off
The Pay-Off as District Attorney
Call of the West
Call of the West as Maurice Kane
1929
Flight
Flight as Major James D. Rowell
The Vagabond Lover
The Vagabond Lover as Jay Stein - Grant's Manager
Untamed
Untamed as The Loudmouth in Barber Shop
1928
The Mating Call
The Mating Call as Lon Henderson
1926
The Texas Streak
The Texas Streak as Jefferson Powell