Penelope Allen

Penelope Allen

Personal Details

Biography

Penelope Allen, a renowned and accomplished actress, has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema with her versatility and range. Her extensive filmography boasts a plethora of critically acclaimed performances, including standout roles in the iconic 1975 drama "Dog Day Afternoon", the 1998 war epic "The Thin Red Line", and the 1992 crime thriller "Bad Lieutenant".

Prior to her illustrious acting career, Penelope Allen was married to the esteemed actor and director Charles F. Laughton, with whom she shared a deep and abiding love for the arts.

Career

2009
Passenger Side
Passenger Side as Henrietta
2000
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her as Nancy (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
1998
The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line as Witt's Mother
Hurlyburly
Hurlyburly as Dry Cleaner
1996
1995
The Crossing Guard
The Crossing Guard as Woman On Bus
1994
Schemes
Schemes as DMV Lady
1992
1980
A Time for Miracles
A Time for Miracles as The Farmer's Wife
1979
The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter as Mistress Hibbins
1976
Sybil
Sybil as Miss Penny
1975
1973
Scarecrow
Scarecrow as Annie
1972
1971
'Doc'
'Doc' as Mattie Earp
1969
Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War as Solo Chorus Girl