John Alexander

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Characters played by John Alexander

'Teddy Roosevelt' Brewster — Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Mortimer's delusional younger brother, who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt. He repeatedly charges upstairs blowing a bugle and buries the bodies in the cellar while imagining they are yellow fever victims.

Insp. Gordon — The Sleeping City (1950)

Insp. Gordon arranges for Fred Rowan, a trained detective with medical experience, to go undercover as a new intern. His assignment is to help uncover what happened after Dr. Foster was reported shot in the head, setting Rowan's hospital investigation in motion.

Attorney Ambridge — Living in a Big Way (1947)

An attorney who explains that Mrs. Gogarty is under severe emotional and nervous strain and is being cared for in her room by a doctor. He appeals to Leo, saying he hopes to be more than the woman's attorney of record and wants to help bring about a reconciliation. The excerpt leaves the outcome uncertain.

Sam Giller - Storekeeper — One Foot in Hell (1960)

The local general store owner whose failure to help during Ellie's medical emergency contributes to Mitch Barrett's growing hatred of the town. He becomes one of Mitch's revenge targets and is killed by Sir Harry Ivers shortly before the bank robbery, with the amount of $1.87 cited as the reason for his execution.

First Trumpeter / Doremus — The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)

Another fallen angel and hotel guest who collaborates with Osidro upon discovering Athanael's mission. Driven by a desire to preserve his pleasant earthly lifestyle, he participates in the plot to steal the trumpet.

Teddy Roosevelt — Fancy Pants (1950)

President Theodore Roosevelt visits the western town while Arthur Tyler is maintaining his false identity. To Roosevelt and the rest of the town, Arthur pretends to be a politically savvy Englishman, adding another layer to the deception that began when Effie mistook him for her family's butler.

Mr. Dave McComber — Summer Holiday (1948)

Muriel's father, Mr. McComber confronts Richard after seeing him try to kiss Muriel and objects to the letters Richard has written her. He threatens Nat with withdrawing his newspaper advertising and leaves a farewell letter for Richard. Later, he and Nat reconcile.

Lew Dockstader — The Jolson Story (1946)

Lew is a minstrel-show master who is in the audience when Al takes Tom Baron's place after Tom passes out. Impressed enough to offer Al a job, Lew provides the opportunity that moves Al from Steve Martin's act into a minstrel troupe and advances his performing career.

Career Overview

John Alexander has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Signature works include Arsenic and Old Lace, The Sleeping City, Cass Timberlane. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
28
Birth Date
1897-11-29
Birth Place
Newport, Kentucky, USA

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