Alex McArthur | |
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Born | [1]
Telford, Pennsylvania, U.S. | March 6, 1957
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1981–present |
Alex McArthur (born March 6, 1957) is an American actor.
He was born in Telford, Pennsylvania, the son of Bruce, a contractor, and Dolores McArthur. [1] He studied acting at De Anza College and San Jose State University, [2] [3] and worked as a bartender at the legendary nightclub Studio 54 in New York. [4] [5]
McArthur became known for portraying Charlie Reece in the film Rampage, and Duell McCall in the western TV film series Desperado, whose original screenplay was written by Elmore Leonard. [6] [7] He was nominated for Gemini Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, for the television film Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story. [8]
He also appeared in the music video for Madonna's song " Papa Don't Preach", which was included in her The Immaculate Collection video compilation. In the video he appears as Madonna's boyfriend and the father of her unborn child. [2] [3]
On December 21, 2019, McArthur's son Jacob was shot and killed in Oroville, California. A suspect was arrested on July 12, 2021. [9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1981 | They All Laughed | Bellboy | Uncredited |
1985 | Desert Hearts | Walter | |
1987 | Rampage | Charlie Reece | |
1989 | Race for Glory | Cody Gifford | |
1995 | Perfect Alibi | Keith Bauers | |
1996 | Scene of the Crime | Richard Darling | |
1997 | Conspiracy Theory | Cynic | |
1997 | Kiss the Girls | Sikes | |
1998 | Devil in the Flesh | Peter Rinaldi | |
1999 | Running Home | Jack | |
2000 | Devil in the Flesh 2 | Dr. John Sims | Uncredited |
2001 | Dischord | Recording Studio Executive | |
2001 | Route 666 | Nick | |
2001 | Suspended Animation | Tom Kempton | |
2003 | Stealing Candy | Fred Dowd | |
2003 | The Commission | Roger Craig | |
2004 | Out for Blood | Jake Vincent | |
2004 | Em & Me | Michael Davenport | |
2017 | The Spearhead Effect | Fuller | |
2021 | Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat | President |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1984 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Antov | Episode: "Waiting for Godorsky" |
1984 | Riptide | Tony DeVito | Episode: "Where the Girls Are" |
1984 | With Intent to Kill | Bo Reinecker | Television film |
1985 | Command 5 | Deputy Sam | |
1985 | Silent Witness | Joey Caputo | |
1985 | Crime of Innocence | Cory Yeager | |
1985 | Hill Street Blues | Brent | Episode: "Oh, You Kid" |
1985–1986 | Knots Landing | Ken Forest | 5 episodes |
1987 | Desperado | Duell McCall | Television film |
1988 | The Return of Desperado | ||
1988 | Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge | ||
1989 | L.A. Takedown | Patrick McLaren | |
1989 | Desperado: The Outlaw Wars | Duell McCall | |
1989 | Desperado: Badlands Justice | ||
1991 | Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance | Stephen Smith | |
1992 | Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel | Tom Vaughan | 2 episodes |
1992 | The Fifth Corner | Richard Braun | 5 episodes |
1993 | Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story | Nick Gugliatto | Television film |
1994 | The Road Home | Dickie Baineaux | 6 episodes |
1995 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Detective Bert Kling | Television film |
1995 | Sharon's Secret | Bodin | |
1997 | Touched by an Angel | Ed Bingham | Episode: "Full Moon" |
1998 | The Outer Limits | Josh Butler | Episode: "Josh" |
1999 | Dead Man's Gun | Johnny Coburn | Episode: "Sleepwalker" |
1999 | Charmed | Gabriel | Episode: "Which Prue Is It, Anyway?" |
1999 | Chicago Hope | Dwayne Haskell | Episode: "Kiss of Death" |
2000 | The Spiral Staircase | Steven | Television film |
2003 | Hunter | Alex Tanner | Episode: "Untouchable" |
2007 | Wraiths of Roanoke | John White | Television film |
2009 | Hydra | Vincent Camden |
Alex McArthur | |
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Born | [1]
Telford, Pennsylvania, U.S. | March 6, 1957
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1981–present |
Alex McArthur (born March 6, 1957) is an American actor.
He was born in Telford, Pennsylvania, the son of Bruce, a contractor, and Dolores McArthur. [1] He studied acting at De Anza College and San Jose State University, [2] [3] and worked as a bartender at the legendary nightclub Studio 54 in New York. [4] [5]
McArthur became known for portraying Charlie Reece in the film Rampage, and Duell McCall in the western TV film series Desperado, whose original screenplay was written by Elmore Leonard. [6] [7] He was nominated for Gemini Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, for the television film Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story. [8]
He also appeared in the music video for Madonna's song " Papa Don't Preach", which was included in her The Immaculate Collection video compilation. In the video he appears as Madonna's boyfriend and the father of her unborn child. [2] [3]
On December 21, 2019, McArthur's son Jacob was shot and killed in Oroville, California. A suspect was arrested on July 12, 2021. [9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1981 | They All Laughed | Bellboy | Uncredited |
1985 | Desert Hearts | Walter | |
1987 | Rampage | Charlie Reece | |
1989 | Race for Glory | Cody Gifford | |
1995 | Perfect Alibi | Keith Bauers | |
1996 | Scene of the Crime | Richard Darling | |
1997 | Conspiracy Theory | Cynic | |
1997 | Kiss the Girls | Sikes | |
1998 | Devil in the Flesh | Peter Rinaldi | |
1999 | Running Home | Jack | |
2000 | Devil in the Flesh 2 | Dr. John Sims | Uncredited |
2001 | Dischord | Recording Studio Executive | |
2001 | Route 666 | Nick | |
2001 | Suspended Animation | Tom Kempton | |
2003 | Stealing Candy | Fred Dowd | |
2003 | The Commission | Roger Craig | |
2004 | Out for Blood | Jake Vincent | |
2004 | Em & Me | Michael Davenport | |
2017 | The Spearhead Effect | Fuller | |
2021 | Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat | President |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1984 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Antov | Episode: "Waiting for Godorsky" |
1984 | Riptide | Tony DeVito | Episode: "Where the Girls Are" |
1984 | With Intent to Kill | Bo Reinecker | Television film |
1985 | Command 5 | Deputy Sam | |
1985 | Silent Witness | Joey Caputo | |
1985 | Crime of Innocence | Cory Yeager | |
1985 | Hill Street Blues | Brent | Episode: "Oh, You Kid" |
1985–1986 | Knots Landing | Ken Forest | 5 episodes |
1987 | Desperado | Duell McCall | Television film |
1988 | The Return of Desperado | ||
1988 | Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge | ||
1989 | L.A. Takedown | Patrick McLaren | |
1989 | Desperado: The Outlaw Wars | Duell McCall | |
1989 | Desperado: Badlands Justice | ||
1991 | Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance | Stephen Smith | |
1992 | Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel | Tom Vaughan | 2 episodes |
1992 | The Fifth Corner | Richard Braun | 5 episodes |
1993 | Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story | Nick Gugliatto | Television film |
1994 | The Road Home | Dickie Baineaux | 6 episodes |
1995 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Detective Bert Kling | Television film |
1995 | Sharon's Secret | Bodin | |
1997 | Touched by an Angel | Ed Bingham | Episode: "Full Moon" |
1998 | The Outer Limits | Josh Butler | Episode: "Josh" |
1999 | Dead Man's Gun | Johnny Coburn | Episode: "Sleepwalker" |
1999 | Charmed | Gabriel | Episode: "Which Prue Is It, Anyway?" |
1999 | Chicago Hope | Dwayne Haskell | Episode: "Kiss of Death" |
2000 | The Spiral Staircase | Steven | Television film |
2003 | Hunter | Alex Tanner | Episode: "Untouchable" |
2007 | Wraiths of Roanoke | John White | Television film |
2009 | Hydra | Vincent Camden |