Allison Smith's remarkable career in the performing arts began at the tender age of nine, when she made her Broadway debut in the original production of the iconic musical "Evita". This was swiftly followed by her landing the titular role of "Annie" in the same musical, a feat she accomplished at the impressive age of ten. Her impressive performance in this role earned her the distinction of being the longest-running and youngest star of a Broadway musical at that time, with a remarkable run of over 1,000 performances, spanning nearly three years.
Throughout her illustrious career, Allison has showcased her impressive vocal talents at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall, and The White House. Her notable performances have also included recurring roles in several television series, including "Kate and Allie", where she played the role of "Jennie Lowell" on CBS for six seasons, and "The West Wing", where she recurred in all seven seasons as "Mallory O'Brien", the chief of staff's daughter and love interest of Sam Seaborn, played by Rob Lowe.
In addition to her television work, Allison has also made a significant impact in the world of film, with notable roles in the CBS miniseries "Helter Skelter", where she portrayed real-life murderess Patricia Krenwinkel, and the independent feature "A Reason to Believe", where she starred in the lead role. Her other notable film credits include "Holes" and "Switchback", as well as supporting roles in several other features.
In addition to her impressive work on stage and screen, Allison has also made a name for herself as a writer. Born in New York City and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, she has a rich and diverse background that has undoubtedly influenced her creative work.
