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Alan Ruck Biography
Birth Name:Alan Douglas Ruck
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for the 2016 BTVA Voice Acting Award for best male vocal performance in a TV series
- Graduated from the University of Illinois in 1979 with a degree in fine arts
- Got married to actress Mireille Enos in 2008
- Started out as a performer in theater productions in Chicago
- Best known for his role in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off․"
- Was featured in a 2005 Broadway production of "The Producers․"
- Had his eardrum perforated while shooting a scene for "Bad Boys․"
Awards
- 2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role: nominated
- 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: winner
- 2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
- 2023Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
- 2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television: nominated