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Sheldon Allman

1924 – 2002

American-Canadian actor, singer and songwriter

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Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 77). Sheldon Allman was an American actor, singer-songwriter, composer, television actor, film actor and screenwriter.

Sheldon Allman (June 8, 1924 – January 22, 2002) was an American-Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter.

Early life and career Allman was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began his singing career with the Royal National Guard

On television, Allman provided the voice of Big H in CB Bears on CBS and played Norm Miller in Harris Against the World on NBC. He provided music on the game show Three for the Money on NBC, and he was the singing voice for TV's Mister Ed, for which he also wrote and recorded "The Pretty Little Filly with the Ponytail" and "The Empty Feedbag Blues". "Crawl Out Through The Fallout" is used in the video game Fallout 4 and the 2024 TV adaptation Fallout during the closing credits of season 1 episode one.

In addition, Allman co-wrote two comedy horror-themed stage musicals with Bobby Pickett, composer of the hit novelty song, "Monster Mash." The musicals were I'm Sorry the Bridge Is Out, You'll Have to Spend the Night at his home in Culver City, California, at age 77. His interment is in Culver City's Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sheldon Allman?

American-Canadian actor, singer and songwriter (1924-2002)

When was Sheldon Allman born?

Sheldon Allman was born on 8 June 1924 in Chicago.

When did Sheldon Allman die?

Sheldon Allman died on 22 January 2002 in Culver City.

What was Sheldon Allman's occupation?

Sheldon Allman was an actor, singer-songwriter, composer, television actor, film actor and screenwriter.

What nationality was Sheldon Allman?

Sheldon Allman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sheldon Allman

· Wikidata: Q3481794

· DBpedia: Sheldon Allman

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