Alan Scarfe, the veteran British-Canadian actor renowned for his roles in Lethal Weapon 3 and the Star Trek franchise, has passed away. The Double Impact star was 77.
An obituary reveals that Scarfe succumbed to colon cancer at his home in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, on April 28, 2024.
According to his obituary, Scarfe was preceded in death by his parents. His brother Brian also died due to colon cancer. He was further preceded by his beloved and beautiful wife Barbara, who lost her battle with cancer on August 11, 2019.
Born in England, Scarfe moved to Canada with his parents and brothers, eventually settling in Vancouver. After attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art from 1964 to 1966, he embarked on a prolific and lifelong career as an actor and director.
He performed in over 100 major roles on stages across Europe and North America. He was featured in works by renowned playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Arthur Miller.
Alan Scarfe Made His Screen Debut in 1963
Beyond his stage work, Scarfe debuted on screen in the 1963 film The Bitter Ash. He later delivered memorable performances in Double Impact (1991) and Lethal Weapon 3 (1992). Additionally, he appeared in popular series such as Seven Days and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
According to his obituary, Scarfe received numerous accolades throughout his career and life. These included the 1985 Genie Award, the 2005 Jessie Award, and the 2006 Austin Fantastic Fest Jury Prize. He also earned the Vancouver Film Critics Circle honorary award for lifetime achievement.
According to his obituary, the actor met his wife, the late actress Barbara (née March), while performing at the Stratford Festival in Canada. They married in 1979 and shared a life together for 40 years until Barbara’s passing in 2019.
“Surviving are his beloved daughter Tosia, and son-in-law Austin, who lived with and cared for Alan up until his death, and without whom Alan ‘would have been lost,’ ” the obituary adds.
It continues, “He also leaves behind his brother Colin, son Jonathan Scarfe, and his darling grandchildren Kai and Hunter Scarfe, university students at the University of Victoria and McGill, respectively.”