Wayne Alan Northrop (April 12, 1947 – November 29, 2024) was an American actor known for his parts in soap operas such as Dynasty and Days of Our Lives.

Wayne Northrop died on November 29th, 2024 in Los Angeles, California of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Northrop portrayed chauffeur Michael Culhane on Dynasty from the pilot episode, "Oil" (1981), until the season one finale, "The Testimony" (1981).

[5] In August 2005, Northrop returned to Days as a new character named Dr. Alex North.

[8] Northrop died of complications from Alzheimer's disease at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital, on November 29, 2024, at the age of 77.