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牛 Ox
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English < Ancient Greek (Ἀλανοί)
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Alan Rothwell: English actor.
Born (age 89).
Alan Rothwell has 3 credits in our database.
The name Alan means celtic or Breton for either "Little Rock" or "Handsome". Alternatively named after the Alans, an Iranian people who migrated into Europe.
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Alan Rothwell (born 9 February 1937) is an English actor and television presenter. He played David Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as a regular from 1960 to 1961, and again from 1963 to 1968, and Nicholas Black in Brookside between 1985 and 1986. His other acting credits include playing Mike in Top Secret (1961–1962), a recurring role in Heartbeat (1994–1995), and various roles in Doctors (2004–2016). He also presented the children's television series Picture Box and Hickory House.
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How old is Alan Rothwell?
Alan Rothwell is 89 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Alan Rothwell been in?
Alan Rothwell has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Falklands Play (2002), The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990), Two Living, One Dead (1961).
Where can I find more information about Alan Rothwell?
You can find more about Alan Rothwell on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
