Chad Allen

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Characters played by Chad Allen

Matthew Cooper — Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)

One of the three children of midwife Charlotte Cooper. He joins Dr. Mike's household after being entrusted to her care on Charlotte's deathbed.

Donald Strachey — Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2005)

Gay private investigator in New York, known for sharp wit, deductive skills, and navigating complex cases.

Nate Saint / Steve Saint / Narrator — End of the Spear (2005)

Nate Saint is a missionary pilot and aircraft mechanic who builds an airplane with Young Steve Saint and leads the peaceful contact attempt with the Waodani, where he is killed. As an adult, Steve Saint returns to Ecuador, joins the Waodani community, and responds to Mincayani with forgiveness.

Brad Adams / Bradley Clayton — Do You Wanna Know a Secret? (2001)

Brad Adams / Bradley Clayton is Beth Morgan's friend who first tries to pursue her romantically. He secretly becomes the masked killer, stages his own death, murders the group, and explains that his secret is an obsessive love for Beth Morgan. He is finally stabbed by Beth Morgan and shot by the FBI agent.

Sherman — TerrorVision (1986)

The young protagonist who witnesses the alien beast emerging from his TV and killing his grandfather. After being locked away, he breaks out, tries to get help, and eventually learns to pacify the creature with food and media before destroying the TVs.

Donald Strachey — Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2006)

Gay private investigator known for sharp wit and dedication to solving complex mysteries.

Donald Strachey — On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2008)

Gay private investigator and series protagonist known for sharp deductive skills and undercover work.

Mark — Save Me (2008)

Mark is a young gay man whose addiction to sex and drugs brings him to a Christian retreat in the New Mexico desert. Initially resistant to its mission, he embraces its message, yet develops a romantic bond with Scott that forces both men to confront their true selves.

Hunter — Downtown: A Street Tale (2004)

An upper-class drug addict living in the abandoned factory, whose privileged background and substance abuse contrast with the harsh realities faced by the other tenants.

Mark Daigler — The Bad Seed (1985)

Mark is Rachel's classmate and the child who wins the penmanship medal she desperately wants. He refuses to give it to her during the school trip, chases her onto the pier, and is later found drowned with crescent-shaped bruises. His death drives the investigation and exposes Rachel's deception.

Career Overview

Chad Allen has 46 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Donald Strachey Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery, Save Me. 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
46
Birth Date
1974-06-05
Birth Place
Cerritos, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q472438), public domain (CC0).