Alan Harper (Two And A Half Men)
Alan Jerome Harper, DC, is a fictional character from the CBS situation comedy Two and a Half Men. Jon Cryer has played the role since the series began in 2003. For his portrayal, Cryer was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his depiction of the character from 2006–2012, winning the award for Best Supporting Actor in 2009 and Best Lead Actor in 2012.
Alan is a chiropractor, the hapless father of Jake Harper, roommate and best friend of Walden Schmidt and the surviving younger brother of Charlie Harper. He may also be the father of Milly Melnick.
According to Eric Tannenbaum, executive producer on the show, Alan Harper is loosely based on his real life friend Stephen Deane. As of season 10, Alan is the only character on the show to appear in every episode of the series.
Read more about Alan Harper (Two And A Half Men): Relationships, Charlie's Death and Friendship With Walden Schmidt, Cheapness, Sexuality, Poor Luck and Misfortunes
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