Allan Carr
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- May 27, 1937
- Died
- June 29, 1999
- Active Years
- 1961–2017 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Allan Carr, born Solomon on May 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American producer and manager of stage and screen. He founded the talent management agency Allan Carr Enterprises in 1966. His clientele included entertainers such as Olivia Newton-John, Keir Dullea, Roz Russell, Tony Curtis, Mama Cass Elliott, Marvin Hamlisch, and Nancy Walker. As a producer and writer, Carr is known for his work on the films Grease, Can't Stop the Music, and Grease 2. Throughout his career, he won a Tony Award and two People's Choice Awards, and he was named Producer of the Year by the National Association of Theatre Owners. Carr died on June 29, 1999, in Beverly Hills, California.
Career overview
Allan Carr was an American producer and manager of stage and screen who was born on May 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his career, he worked as both a producer and a writer. In 1966, he established a talent management agency known as Allan Carr Enterprises. His clientele included various entertainers and actors such as Olivia Newton-John, Keir Dullea, Roz Russell, Tony Curtis, Mama Cass Elliott, Marvin Hamlisch, and Nancy Walker.
As a producer, Carr is known for his work on the films Grease, released in 1978, Can't Stop the Music, released in 1980, and Grease 2, released in 1982. His contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized with several honors, including a Tony Award and two People's Choice Awards. Additionally, the National Association of Theatre Owners named him Producer of the Year. Carr died on June 29, 1999, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Full Filmography
18 titles- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Grease Live (2016) Adaptation
- The Time, the Place, the Motion: Remembering Grease (2006) as Self – Producer (archive footage)
- Where the Boys Are (1984) Producer
- Cloak & Dagger (1984) Producer
- Grease 2 (1982) Producer
- Can't Stop the Music (1980) Producer
- Can't Stop the Music (1980) Writer
- Magic Night (1980) as Self
- The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) as Self (uncredited)
- Grease (1978) Producer
- Grease (1978) Adaptation
- Police Woman (1974)
- Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling (1973) Producer
- C.C. and Company (1970) Producer
- The First Time (1969) Producer
- Ann-Margret: From Hollywood with Love (1969) Producer
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Allan Carr best known for?
Allan Carr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017), Grease Live (2016), Where the Boys Are (1984), Cloak & Dagger (1984).
When and where was Allan Carr born?
Allan Carr was born on May 27, 1937. They passed away on June 29, 1999.
How many credits does Allan Carr have?
Allan Carr has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2017.
What is Allan Carr's background in cinema and television?
Allan Carr, born Solomon on May 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American producer and manager of stage and screen. He founded the talent management agency Allan Carr Enterprises in 1966. His clientele included entertainers such as Olivia Newton-John, Keir Dullea, Roz Russell, Tony Curtis, Mama Cass Elliott, Marv...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Police Woman (1974) — aged about 37
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 24
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 80
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