
John Allen
John Allen (born December 4, 1944) is an Australian actor. After graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1969, he initially established himself in theatre, appearing in some eighteen productions at the prestigious Melbourne Theatre Company. This was followed by a number of appearances with the Old Tote Theatre Company in Sydney, culminating with the opening season of the Sydney Opera House and a tour with the Company to London and the West End. After returning to Australia he continued to play a broad range of roles on stage, but also became known for his performances in film and on television. In an acting career spanning nearly four decades he was associated with many notable productions, but retired from performing in 2000.
Known For
Credits
- 1996 ·The Munsters' Scary Little Christmasas Mr. Paulikowski
- 1991 ·Police Rescueas Vale
- 1989 ·Police Stateas Ralph Devlin
- 1989 ·E Streetas Crown Prosecutor
- 1988 ·Grievous Bodily Harmas Stansfield
- 1988 ·The Riddle of the Stinsonas Claude Smyth
- 1988 ·Captain James Cookas Tobias Furneaux
- 1987 ·Vietnamas TDT Reporter
- 1983 ·Now and Foreveras Martin Harrington
- 1983 ·The Dismissalas PM's Head of Department
- 1982 ·1915as Reg Hurst
- 1981 ·A Town Like Aliceas Bill Holland
- 1979 ·The Odd Angry Shotas Lieut. Golonka
- 1976 ·The Haunting of Hewie Dowkeras Detective