Alan Hunter (born 24th October 1952 in Liverpool) appeared on EastEnders between April 1997 and February 1998 as Max Townsend, a high-profile journalist for the Walford Gazette who worked closely with Tony Hills and Polly Becker.
His other credits include the regular role of Greg Ryder in Take The High Road between 1990 and 1993, Minder and Coronation Street.