Alan Erasmus
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Alan Erasmus was the co-founder of Factory Records with Tony Wilson, which signed Joy Division and Happy Mondays. He also founded the Hacienda night club with this group a famous Manchester night club now closed. As an actor he appeared in several roles in the 1970 including ITV Playhouse and Play for Today where he played minor roles
He started off his career as an actor, appearing in Coronation Street and the TV film Hard Labour by Mike Leigh.
He was also manager of bands The Durutti Column and Fast Breeder. His public profile both during and since Factory Records has been remarkably low.
Lennie James played him in the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People.
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