About Lewis M. Allen
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 81). Lewis M. Allen was an American film producer and producer.
Lewis Maitland Allen (June 27, 1922 Berryville, Virginia – December 8, 2003 New York City) was an American film producer and Tony Award winning Broadway producer. He was married to screenwriter Jay Presson Allen. Allen was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won three, for Annie, I'm Not Rappaport (1986) and Master Class (1996).
On Broadway, he was renowned for producing Annie and Master Class and in film he produced versions of The Connection (1961), and Fahrenheit 451 (1966), Swimming to Cambodia (1987), plus both English language versions of Lord of the Flies released in 1963 and 1990.
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Who was Lewis M. Allen?
film producer (1922–2003)
When was Lewis M. Allen born?
Lewis M. Allen was born on 27 June 1922 in Berryville.
When did Lewis M. Allen die?
Lewis M. Allen died on 8 December 2003 in New York City.
What was Lewis M. Allen's occupation?
Lewis M. Allen was a film producer and producer.
What nationality was Lewis M. Allen?
Lewis M. Allen was American.
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