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Who is Alan van Sprang?
Alan van Sprang is a Canadian actor. Alan van Sprang is best known for his roles as Sir Francis Bryan in the TV drama series “The Tudors” (2009), Sarge in the horror film “Survival of the Dead” (2009), and Valentine Morgenstern in the fantasy drama series “Shadowhunters” (2016-2018).
Early life and Childhood
Alan van Sprang was born on June 19, 1971, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
He is the son of Emile van Sprang, a well-known musician who was a member of the band Stampeders.
His mother is unknown, although he has two sisters.
Education Details
Alan van Sprang was interested in the performing arts from a young age and continued his education after high school at Mount Royal College-Conservatory of Music and Speech Arts in Calgary, Alberta, where he graduated in 1992.
Professional Career
Alan’s career began in the mid-1990s, with modest roles in TV shows such as “Robin’s Hoods” (1994), then “Viper” (1995).
In 2001, he was cast in the TV action-drama series “Earth: Final Conflict,” and in 2002, he played Michael Calves in the crime-drama film “Narc,” alongside Ray Liotta, Jason Patric, and Chi McBride.
Alan failed to find substantial roles in the following years, appearing only briefly in productions like the television film “Evel Knievel” (2004) and as Brubaker in the horror thriller “Land of the Dead” (2005).
In 2006, he landed the lead role in the short-lived TV drama series “11 Cameras,” as well as a role in the horror-thriller film “Saw III,” alongside Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, and Angus Macfadyen.
His career progressed in the years that followed when he first played Lee Campbell in the TV series “The Best Years” (2007), and then landed the role that would transform his life, as Sir Francis Bryan in the TV series “The Tudors” (2009).
His depiction of Sir Francis Bryan opened up fresh opportunities for him, and the following year he acted in the horror film “Survival of the Deadimprovement.”
He was quite busy in 2011 since he starred in the TV crime-drama series “King,” and two years later he began portraying Henry de Valois in the TV series “Reign.”
He appeared in 25 episodes of the award-winning series until 2015, which made him highly popular.
Alan co-starred with Gia Mantegna and Abbie Cobb in the action-adventure comedy film “Cheerleader Death Squad” in 2015.
Alan got another lucrative part as Valentine Morgenstern in the TV fantasy action-drama series “Shadow Hunters: The Mortal Instruments” from 2016 to 2018, appearing in 25 episodes of the award-winning series, which further added to his popularity and income.
Alan took on a new job in 2019 when he joined the cast of “Star Trek: Discovery,” as Leland in eight episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-winning series.
He is now working on the crime drama thriller “Tainted,” in which he will co-star with John Rhys-Davies and Shawn Roberts.
The film is currently under post-production and will be released soon.
Alan has also performed on stage, spending three and five years with Calgary’s Shakespeare Theatre and Theatre Calgary, respectively.
Net Worth and Salary
Alan van Sprang’s Net Worth is anticipated to be approximately $1 million as of early 2022, according to sources.
Relationship Status
Alan van Sprang has a long dating history; in the early 2000s, he was in a relationship with actress/choreographer Sarah Robichaud, with whom he has a son, Logan Joseph, born on August 1, 2002.
They were together until 2006 when things soured and the couple split up. Alan’s love life continued, and he began a serious engagement with Sarah Jarvis, which terminated in 2018.
Alan has since been in a relationship with film writer Gabriella de la Torre, who is best known for her work on the film “How To Fall” (2017) – they haven’t spoken publicly about their future intentions.
Body Measurement
Alan’s stands at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m) and weighs roughly 176lbs 80kgs.
His vital statistics are unknown, however, he has a slim build. His hair is dark brown, and his eyes are brown.
Social Media
Alan is quite active on social media sites, including Instagram, which he has utilized to communicate with his admirers, updating them about his latest professional achievements and personal data.
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Trivia
- Alan is a Canadian actor best known for his roles as Sir Francis Bryan in the TV drama series “The Tudors” (2009), Sarge in the horror film “Survival of the Dead” (2009), and Valentine Morgenstern in the fantasy drama series “Shadowhunters” (2016-2018).
- He was born on June 19, 1971, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; he is the son of Emile van Sprang, a well-known musician who was a member of the band Stampeders; his mother is unknown, although he has two sisters.
- Alan is now working on the crime drama thriller “Tainted,” in which he will co-star with John Rhys-Davies and Shawn Roberts.
- His net worth is anticipated to be approximately $1 million as of early 2020, according to sources.
- Sprang is well-known for his height and overall excellent looks; he stands at 6ft 1in (1.85m) and weighs roughly 176lbs 80kgs.
