Alan Dale – Neighbours
Alan Dale was beamed into UK homes at tea-time when Neighbours became hugely popular in the late 80s.
His Jim Robinson character was synonymous with this period of the soap, until he complained about his $600-a-week wages and got himself fired.
He’s had no regrets though as his career has taken off since, starring in NCIS, The O.C. and blockbuster Captain America: The Winter Soldier, to name but a few.