Jamison Newlander

Jamison Newlander is an actor, writer, and director best known for his role as Alan Frog in ‘The Lost Boys’ franchise, who has also developed user-created online content and co-hosted a podcast. After making a significant impact with his breakthrough role as Alan Frog in the iconic 1987 horror film ‘The Lost Boys,’ Jamison Newlander built a versatile career as an actor, writer, and director. Having launched his acting career during his teenage years with appearances in commercials and theatre productions, Newlander quickly secured further screen roles, including the 1988 remake of ‘The Blob’ and television appearances in ‘Valerie’ alongside Jason Bateman and the TV movie ‘Circle of Violence: A Family Drama’ with River Phoenix. He further honed his craft by pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting at New York University, performing in theaters across New York, Vermont, Kentucky, and California throughout his twenties.

Beyond his acting prowess, Newlander developed his skills as a writer and director. He became an award-winning playwright for his 1996 play ‘Remember This’ at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Combining his talents, he wrote, directed, and acted in his film ‘Rooster’ (2003), which garnered attention on the film festival circuit, including the Hamptons International Film Festival. Newlander later reprised his iconic role as Alan Frog with a cameo appearance in one of the alternative endings for ‘Lost Boys: The Tribe’ (2008) before fully returning to the character in ‘Lost Boys: The Thirst’ (2010).

Manhattan’ (2024) and ‘Get Him Back for Christmas’ (2024). Looking ahead to 2025, Newlander is slated to act in the ‘Northeast Pennsylvania Women in Film & Television (NEPAWIFT) Workshops,’ demonstrating his continued engagement across multiple facets of the entertainment industry.