Alex McArthur (born March 6, 1957) is an American actor of film and television.
Early life and education He was born in Telford, Pennsylvania, the son of Bruce, a contractor, and Dolores McArthur. He studied acting at De Anza College (Cupertino, California) and San Jose State University (San Jose, California), and worked as a bartender at the Studio 54 nightclub in New York City.
Career McArthur became known for portraying Charlie Reece in the crime-drama film Rampage (1987), and Duell McCall in the Western television-film series Desperado (1987), whose original screenplay was written by Elmore Leonard.Desperado – Elmore Leonard.com He was nominated for Gemini Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, for the drama television film Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story (1993).
He also appeared in the music video for Madonna's song "Papa Don't Preach", which was included in her The Immaculate Collection (1990) video compilation. In the video, he appears as Madonna's boyfriend and the father of her unborn child.
Personal life On December 21, 2019, McArthur's son, Jacob, was shot and killed in Oroville, California. A suspect was arrested on July 12, 2021.
Filmography Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1981They All LaughedBellboyUncredited1985Desert HeartsWalter1987RampageCharlie Reece1989Race for GloryCody Gifford1989L.A. TakedownPatrick McLaren1995Perfect AlibiKeith Bauers1996Scene of the CrimeRichard Darling1997Conspiracy TheoryCynic1997Kiss the GirlsSikes1998Devil in the FleshPeter Rinaldi1999Running HomeJack2000Devil in the Flesh 2Dr. John SimsUncredited2001DischordRecording Studio Executive2001Route 666Nick2001Suspended AnimationTom Kempton2003Stealing CandyFred Dowd2003The CommissionRoger Craig2004Out for BloodJake Vincent2004Em & MeMichael Davenport2017The Spearhead EffectFuller2021Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog SplatPresident
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1984Scarecrow and Mrs. KingAntovEpisode: "Waiting for Godorsky"1984RiptideTony DeVitoEpisode: "Where the Girls Are"1984With Intent to KillBo ReineckerTelevision film1985Command 5Deputy Sam1985Silent WitnessJoey Caputo1985Crime of InnocenceCory Yeager1985Hill Street BluesBrentEpisode: "Oh, You Kid"1985–1986Knots LandingKen Forest5 episodes1987DesperadoDuell McCallTelevision film1988The Return of Desperado1988Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge1989L.A. TakedownPatrick McLaren1989Desperado: The Outlaw WarsDuell McCall1989Desperado: Badlands Justice1991Shoot First: A Cop's VengeanceStephen Smith1992Drug Wars: The Cocaine CartelTom Vaughan2 episodes1992The Fifth CornerRichard Braun5 episodes1993Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek StoryNick GugliattoTelevision film1994The Road HomeDickie Baineaux6 episodes1995Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: LightningDetective Bert KlingTelevision film1995Sharon's SecretBodin1997Touched by an AngelEd BinghamEpisode: "Full Moon"1998The Outer LimitsJosh ButlerEpisode: "Josh"1999Dead Man's GunJohnny CoburnEpisode: "Sleepwalker"1999CharmedGabrielEpisode: "Which Prue Is It, Anyway?"1999Chicago HopeDwayne HaskellEpisode: "Kiss of Death"2000The Spiral StaircaseStevenTelevision film2003HunterAlex TannerEpisode: "Untouchable"2007Wraiths of RoanokeJohn WhiteTelevision film2009HydraVincent Camden
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