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Alan Merrill is the singer and songwriter of the original version of the 1975 Arrows version of the classic song "I love rock n roll". The song has since been covered by Joan Jett and Britney Spears. Alan Merrill started his career as a foreign domestic pop-star in the Japanese market, and was based in Tokyo... See full bio »

Born:

Allan Preston Sachs
in Bronx, New York, USA
Alan Merrill The Arrows, left to right: Paul Varley, Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker Alan Merrill Alan Merrill Alan Merrill
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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2010 La loi selon Bartoli (TV series)
 
2010 The Runaways (writer: "I Love Rock N' Roll")
 
2009 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
– Rock 'n' Roll Anthems (2009) (writer: "I Love Rock 'n' Roll")
 
2009 Casal Rock (TV series)
– El concert (2009) (writer: "Jo vull Rock and Roll")
– Tot va bé? (2009) (writer: "Jo vull Rock and Roll")
– Moguda a l'institut (2009) (writer: "Jo vull Rock 'n' Roll")
– Batalletes (2009) (writer: "Jo vull Rock & Roll")
– De cap a l'infern (2009) (writer: "Jo vull Rock and Roll")
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2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks (writer: "I Love Rock & Roll")
 
2007 The Singing Bee (TV series)
– Episode #1.1 (2007) (writer: "I Love Rock 'n' Roll")
 
2007 It Takes Two (TV series)
– Episode #2.8 (2007) (writer: "I Love Rock 'n' Roll")
 
2006 The Covenant (writer: "I Love Rock and Roll" / as Allan Sachs)
 
2005 Karaoke Revolution Party (Video Game) ("I Love Rock And Roll" / as Alan Merril)
 
2005 Guitar Hero (Video Game) (writer: "I Love Rock 'n' Roll")
 
2005 Smallville (TV series)
– Pariah (2005) (writer: "I Love Rock N' Roll" - uncredited)
 
2003 Mayor of the Sunset Strip (documentary) (writer: "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" / as Allan Merrill)
 
2002/I Crossroads (writer: "I Love Rock 'n Roll")
 
2001 Britney Spears Live from Las Vegas (TV special documentary) (writer: "I Love Rock 'n' Roll")
 
2001 The Simpsons (TV series)
– Homer the Moe (2001) (writer: "I Love Rock 'n' Roll")
 
2000 Charlie's Angels (writer: "I Love Rock N' Roll")
 
1997 The Pest (writer: "I Love Rock n' Roll" / as A. Merrill)
 
1996 Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story (TV movie) (writer: "I LOVE ROCK' N ROLL")
 
1993 Wayne's World 2 ("I LOVE ROCK & ROLL")
 
1988 Miles from Home (performer: "Take It Like A Man")
 
1987 End of the Line (performer: "Counterfeit")
 
1983 Flashdance ("I Love Rock 'n Roll")
 
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1989 Encyclopedia Brown (TV series)
Casey Sparkz
– The Case of the Missing Time Capsule … Casey Sparkz
 
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2010 Die ultimative Chartshow (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Die erfolgreichsten Coversongs der 80er Jahre (2010) … Himself
 
2002 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV series)
Himself - Mystery Guest
– Episode #11.7 (2002) … Himself - Mystery Guest
 
1987 Meat Loaf: London Meltdown Concert (video documentary)
Himself (Rhythm Guitarist)
 
1976 Arrows (TV series)
Himself
– Arrows Christmas Show (1976) … Himself
– Episode #2.12 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #2.11 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #2.10 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #2.9 (1976) … Himself
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Alan Merrill -- Alan Merrill as rock star Casey Sparkz in the feature film Encyclopdia Brown.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Rick Derringer Rock Spectacular (Sony Films) Release date 1-1-1984

Official Sites:

alanmerrill.com - photos, discography, MP3's sound clips, reviews & press. | See more »

Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Star Sign:

Aquarius