Occupation Film actor, author Years active 1915 - 1935 | Name Alfred Allen Role Film actor | |
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Born April 8, 1886 ( 1886-04-08 ) Alfred, New York Died June 18, 1947, Los Angeles, California, United States Movies The Pride of Palomar, A Society Sensation Similar People William Garwood, William Wyler, Francis Ford, Otto Brower, King Vidor | ||
Early years
Allen was born in Alfred, New York. He attended Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the New England Conservatory of Music and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Alfred University.
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Film
Allen was signed in 1915 and starred in 106 films before his retirement in 1935. (The reference book A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses says, "He entered pictures at Universal City in 1913" and adds that he "appeared in 69 features from 1916 through 1929.")
Other professional activities
After his retirement from film Allen became a writer and published several books.
References
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