Alan Ruck
Acting
Biography
Alan Douglas Ruck (born July 1, 1956) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Cameron Frye in John Hughes's film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), as well as television roles as Stuart Bondek on the ABC sitcom Spin City (1996–2002) and Connor Roy on the HBO series Succession (2018–2023), the latter earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. His other film credits include Bad Boys (1983), Three Fugitives (1989), Young Guns II (1990), Speed (1994), and Twister (1996).
Born: July 1, 1956
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Known For
Instant Mom
Martini Mondays and tequila Tuesdays take a back seat to new step-motherhood when former party girl Stephanie marries Charlie, an older dad with three kids. Becoming an instant mom doesn't come with a rulebook, but it does come with a dose of humor as Stephanie traverses the fine line between being a friend and being a responsible parent.
Succession
Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
Fringe
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.
Ghost Whisperer
Newlywed Melinda Gordon tries to help the dead communicate with loved ones, but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. Most of Melinda's efforts involve resolving conflicts that are preventing the spirits from passing over.
From the Earth to the Moon
The story of the United States' space program, from its beginnings in 1961 to the final moon mission in 1972.
Stargate Atlantis
With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.
Scrubs
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Just Like in the Movies
A divorced private eye keeps in touch with his son and spies on an actress who has jilted him.
Justified
A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.
Tales from the Crypt
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?
Filmography
as Jimmy Wright
as Self
as Sitter 16
as Randy
as Bill Hepson / Peter Hepson
as Mike Allred
as Jay Rosan
as Mr. Bernardi
as Self
as Rittenhouse
as John Dzialo
as Stu Masters
as Mr. Burgess
as Connor Roy
as Jerry
as Dr. Ken
as Pat McKinnon
as Lawrence Schneider
as Henry Rance
as Sheriff Moss
as Tetherby / Cop (voice)
as Walter
as Gordon Bailey
as Executive Director Alex Myers
as Frank
as Jonathan Cain
as Joseph
as Spencer Quinn
as Minister
as Mr. Shank
as Psychiatrist
as Principal Geoff Feeney
as Dr. Eldridge
as Hubbell Flowers
as Marcus Groff
as Sam Jarente
as The LA Director
as Doug
as Mr. Slater
as Self
as Reverend Lare
as Charlie Morse
as Roland Pike
as Pete Sutphen
as Jack Kershaw
as Tomasi
as Frank Miller
as Donald Wexling
as Martin Wexler
as Mr. C
as Ghost Dad
as Dr. Krick
as Casper
as Principal
as Dr. Proway
as Captain John Harriman
as Reporter
as Dean Bowman
as Max Lyster
as Dr. Fry
as Douglass
as Dr. Greenblatt
as Dr Hood
as Phil Stubbins
as Ruben Leonard
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Steve Sinclair
as Arnold Winslow
as Albert Bunford
as Attorney Wayne Davidson
as Dr. Fletcher
as Bill Shenk
as Ward Beringer
as Allan Beckham
as Kessel
as Mr. Bragin
as Buddy Mills
as Self - Panelist
as Duane Hopwood
as Tom Dolan
as Ambrose Dorset
as Stuart Bondek
as Rabbit
as Dan Woodley
as Howard Sharp
as Dr. Marshall Jones
as Captain John Harriman
as Lenny
as Stephens
as Lance Brockwell
as Patrick Gatwood
as Charlie Davis
as Hendry William French
as John Wangle
as Dean
as Sheldon Samms
as Carty
as Tener
as Stork O'Connor
as T.S.
as Cameron Frye
as Dave
as Officer Bob Jenkins
as Frankie Tyrone
as Roger
as Student
as Carl Brennan
as P. Murdock Barron
as Henry Hershey