Terry Alexander

Terry Alexander (born March 23, 1947) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of John in George A. Romero's film Day of the Dead. He also played police commissioner Troy Nichols on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live (1990–1993).

Early life Terry Alexander was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He originally planned to become a dentist, but he eventually shifted his focus to acting. He attended Wayne State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater. He was cast on the NBC soap opera Another World, playing the recurring role of Sgt. Zach Richards from 1972 to 1974. Alexander played Roger in the original Broadway production of David Rabe's Streamers. The play opened April 21, 1976. He appeared in the television mini-series King (1978), co-starring with Cicely Tyson. Alexander had an uncredited role in the film All That Jazz (1979). He had a recurring role on Hill Street Blues. He also appeared on Behind the Screen. He also played Jason MacWilliams in the television film Benny's Place. Alexander guest starred on Fame. In 1984, he guest starred on Gimme a Break! and Benson.

Alexander was cast as John in George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (1985). He guest starred on Hometown, Leg Work, and Amen. Alexander appeared as Casey in the film House III (also titled The Horror Show) (1989). In March 1989, he starred as Vernard Jr. in the play Some Sweet Day at Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre.

In 1990, he was cast on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, playing police commissioner Troy Nichols. The role was initially meant to be recurring, but he was eventually signed to a contract. Alexander stayed on the show until 1993. In May 1993, he appeared as Mac in the play Playboy of the West Indies at New York's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. He appeared in the Hal Hartley film Amateur (1994). Alexander played The Founding Father in a production of The America Play in March 1994.

In April 1995, Alexander played Dady Jerry in Dancing on Moonlight at The Public Theater. Alexander appeared in the television film Cagney & Lacey: Together Again (1995). He guest starred on New York Undercover. He played Duane in the film Hurricane Streets (1997). He also played Flip in the film Conspiracy Theory (1997).

He guest starred on Law & Order in 1999. He guest starred on The Education of Max Bickford in 2001. In 2024, he joined the cast of the horror film Stream.

Personal life As of 1992, Alexander was divorced and had one child, a son.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes 1972–1974 Another World Sgt. Zach Richards Recurring role 1977 The Andros Targets Beanie Episode: "Requiem for a Stolen Child: Part 2" 1978 King Bernard Lee Television miniseries