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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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