Randolph Powell (born April 14, 1950) is an American actor, best known for his roles on television. He was a leading cast member of the science fiction series ''

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'', also being known for the role of Alan Beam in the soap opera ''

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''.

Life and career

Born in

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, Powell was raised in nearby

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. As a youth, Powell acted in plays in junior high as well as high school before landing the role of Tommy Djilas in a production of "The Music Man" in 1968 at age 17 at the Mason City Community Theatre. After graduating from high school im Mason City, Powell attended the

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, where he was in the theater program. After doing summer stock on Cape Cod and in Illinois, he embarked on his professional acting career, heading for

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in 1974. In addition to his recurring roles on ''Logan's Run'' and the original ''

'' TV series, Powell has also made guest appearances on '' Laverne and Shirley'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. His film credits include '' Doctors' Private Lives'' (1978), '' Battletruck'' (1982) and '' National Lampoon's Class Reunion'' (1982). He also appeared in 1981's ''

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.'' Powell played Tyler Malone on "Days of Our Lives" from 1983 to 1984. In 2005, he returned to Mason City to help spearhead the conversion of a former sporting goods store into Mason City Community Theater’s new facility, serving as honorary chairman for the fund-raising campaign to convert the former Decker Sporting Goods building into the now present MCCT facility.

Family life

Powell has been married to the former Jacqueline Epps since 1981; they have two now adult children, Alana and Kai. He and his wife reside in

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* 1950 births American male television actors Living people People from Iowa City, Iowa People from Mason City, Iowa Actors from Iowa University of Denver alumni {{US-screen-actor-stub