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Alan Dale as Bradford Meade on "Ugly Betty"
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Throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Alan Dale is best known for his role as Jim Robinson in the Australian television hit "Neigbours," and in the U.S. he has become popular with myriad outstanding roles.

Alan Dale will next be seen as Bradford Meade in ABC's "Ugly Betty." As President/CEO of Meade Publications and father of Daniel Meade, Bradford is a well-posed professional seeking the success of both his business and his son. In an attempt to keep his son from sleeping with another assistant, he insists Daniel hire the unattractive yet hard-working Betty.

Previously branded "the richest man in The O.C.", Alan Dale starred as Caleb Nichol on the FOX series, consistently shifting between a cold, greedy business mogul and a loving, concerned husband and father. Alan Dale also recently had a guest starring role as Charles Widmore on "Lost," and appeared as Metcalfe in "E-Ring."

Last year Alan Dale created a stir during his recurring role as Director Tom Morrow on the action drama "NCIS." Along with his other power-driven roles, Alan Dale has also appeared as Mitch Bryce, Secretary of Commerce on "The West Wing" and Vice President Jim Prescott on "24." Other notable television credits include "The X-Files, "ER" and "The Practice."

Alan Dale has been seen on the big screen as Praetor Hiren, the zealous president of the Romulan Senate on "Star Trek: Nemesis." Later Alan Dale was cast as Commander Preston in "Hollywood Homicide," starring Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett, and this past fall he was seen alongside Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek in "After the Sunset." Alan Dale has also appeared in such films as "Space: Above and Beyond," "First Daughter" and "The Extreme Team."

Alan Dale also has extensive theatre credits, has hosted his own radio shows and is a successful voice-over artist in both Australia and the United States.

When he's not busy working, Alan Dale can choose to relax in his Los Angeles area home or his residence in New Zealand with his wife, former Miss Australia, Tracey Pearson.







ALAN DALE: FACTS

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Age: 62 years old
Birthday: May 6, 1947
Height: 6' 2"
Full Name / Real Name: Alan Dale
Birthplace: Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand
Wife: Tracey Dale
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March 21, 2010
I cant take Alan Dale seriously am afraid. To me he will forever be Jim Robinson in Neighbours
2 days ago
#ff @tomwilson23 Alan Dale fan who'd never seen Jim Robson's death scene!Thinks the complete series box set 692 episodes is a reasonable £60
2 days ago
@DamonLindelof did you know alan dale has been known in the uk for 25years. He was in a soap called neighbours. charachter was jim Robinson
2 days ago
Alan Dale looks very well but if his eyes get any closer together his only role will be as a cyclops.
3 days ago
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3 days ago
Alan Dale nude scene in what movie?
3 days ago
Alan Dale is in this episode of #Torchwood. Awesome! #LOST
3 days ago
Also really hoping that Widmore kills MIB, Alan Dale is such a cool actor, he has such a powerfulness in the way he performs
3 days ago
@chrisbheath is Alan Dale in it????
4 days ago
Dude. Alan Dale will forever be Ev0l Caleb Nichol as far as I'm concerned.
4 days ago
MAN, Alan Dale is so old-man-hot. I've thought so for YEARS, ever since he started on The OC.
4 days ago
Will Alan Dale ever stop being 'Jim from Neighbours' ?
4 days ago
Rule of television: Never trust Alan Dale. (@tvoti)
4 days ago
@benfurber fair point. anybody you wish to see go? i think i'll go for alan dale first off
5 days ago
Alan Dale is a "televisual whore": Neighbours, The OC, Ugly Betty, 24, Lost AND Torchwood.
5 days ago
blimey "Jim Robinson" AKA Alan Dale done well in the states He everywhere I watch!
6 days ago
 
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