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Alan Dale Biography

Birth Name:Alan Hugh Dale

Birth Place:Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 2007, he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work in "Ugly Betty․"
  • Was nominated for the 2009 Saturn Award for Best Guest Starring Role in a Television Series
  • In 1990, he got married to television presenter Tracey Dale
  • Is the father of fellow actor and producer Matthew Dale
  • Gave his first performance at the age of 13 when he portrayed the comic Sheley Berman in a school concert
  • Is best known for portraying powerful, business executives
  • While a struggling actor, he worked as a male model, realtor, milkman and car salesman

Awards

  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Saturn Award-Best Guest Performance in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated