Alexander Dane is a classically trained actor resentful of his TV role
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Alexander Dane is a fictional, classically trained Shakespearean actor in the sci-fi comedy film "Galaxy Quest," who is bitter about being typecast in a cheesy television role.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Alexander Dane | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
actor
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fictional character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Galaxy Quest NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| catchphraseInUniverse | By Grabthar’s hammer, by the sons of Warvan, you shall be avenged ⓘ |
| characterArc | comes to embrace his TV role ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
bitter about television role
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initially disdainful of fans ⓘ proud of classical training ⓘ resentful of typecasting ⓘ sarcastic ⓘ |
| costumeElement | purple alien makeup as Dr. Lazarus ⓘ |
| createdBy |
David Howard
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Robert Gordon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fictionalTVShowWithinFilm | Galaxy Quest (in-universe TV series) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fictionalUniverse | Galaxy Quest universe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| filmDirectedBy | Dean Parisot NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | Galaxy Quest (1999 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fullName | Alexander Dane NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genreOfWorkAppearsIn | science fiction comedy ⓘ |
| hairFeature | wears prosthetic alien headpiece as Dr. Lazarus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| initialAttitudeTowardShow | contemptuous ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | typecast science fiction television actors ⓘ |
| knownFor | role as Dr. Lazarus ⓘ |
| languageOfCharacter | English ⓘ |
| laterAttitudeTowardFans | appreciative ⓘ |
| laterAttitudeTowardShow | accepting ⓘ |
| medium | live-action film ⓘ |
| memberOf | Galaxy Quest cast ⓘ |
| nationality | British ⓘ |
| notableScene | solemnly delivers his catchphrase to dying Thermian Quellek ⓘ |
| occupation | actor ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Alan Rickman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryEmotionAtStartOfFilm | frustration GENERATED ⓘ |
| primaryMotivation | desire for serious acting recognition ⓘ |
| relationshipTypeWithJasonNesmith | professional rivalry and eventual respect GENERATED ⓘ |
| relationshipWith | Jason Nesmith NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInTVShow | Dr. Lazarus of Tev’Meck NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| settingOfActivities |
Thermian starship Protector
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fan conventions ⓘ |
| specialization | Shakespearean acting ⓘ |
| speciesOfRole | Mak’tar (Dr. Lazarus) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| training | classically trained ⓘ |
| workOfFictionType | film ⓘ |
| worksWith |
Fred Kwan
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Guy Fleegman NERFINISHED ⓘ Gwen DeMarco NERFINISHED ⓘ Tommy Webber NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| yearOfFirstAppearance | 1999 ⓘ |
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Galaxy Quest
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Alexander Dane is a classically trained actor resentful of his TV role
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