Early Career

In the mid 1960's Alan launched his career as a model. However, in 1967 he joined the Shanklin Theatre on the Isle of White.

Here he became Deputy Stage Manager and played various parts in stage presentations.

From December 1967 to January 1968 Alan appeared in pantomime in Treasure Island.

In May to September 1968 Alan appeared in weekly repertoire, 4 plays rotating weekly including Dr. Haydock in Agatha Christie's 'Murder At The Vicarage' and as Private Huggins in 'The Amorous Prawn'.

Alan as Dr. Haydock in 'Murder At The Vicarage'

Alan later appeared as Hitler's batman in 'Hitler: The Last Ten Days' which starred Sir Alec Guinness.

Alan as Hitler's batman

Spaceman for titles sequence in
Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy.
This was filmed at the BBC Ealing Studio.
Alan was hanging by a wire and the cameraman moved up, down and around Alan.
Alan was classed as an 'artist with special talent'.
The lighting guy had a good idea of using fluorescent lights in a box.
The lights were positioned on the ground to vertically light up the blue screen.
The same guy worked on 'The Great Muppet Caper'.

Alan as a Vervoid in Dr. Who.

For more about Alan's career - go to Filmography