Alan Spaulding is a fictional character from the American soap opera As the World Turns. He is known for being a wealthy and influential businessman in the fictional town of Oakdale. Throughout the series, Alan's character is often involved in various dramatic storylines that revolve around family, love, and power struggles. In the show, Alan Spaulding is portrayed as a complex individual, often balancing his personal ambitions with his relationships. His character has been central to many plot developments, making him a memorable figure in the soap opera's long history, which aired from 1956 to 2010.