Jay Presson Allen
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- March 3, 1922 in San Angelo, Texas, USA
- Died
- May 1, 2006 (aged 84)
- Active Years
- 1963–1990 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Jay Presson Allen works in writing. Born March 3, 1922 in San Angelo, Texas, USA. Died May 1, 2006. Archytele tracks 32 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Screenwriters on Screenwriting (2008)
- Prince of the City: The Real Story (2007) as Self
- Rescued from the Closet (2001) as Self
- The Trouble with 'Marnie' (2000) as Self
- The Celluloid Closet (1996) as Self
- Lord of the Flies (1990) Screenplay
- Hothouse (1988) Writer
- Hothouse (1988) Executive Producer
- Hothouse (1988) Creator
- American Playhouse (1982) Director
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- Deathtrap (1982) Screenplay
- Deathtrap (1982) Executive Producer
- Prince of the City (1981) Screenplay
- Prince of the City (1981) Executive Producer
- Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) Novel
- Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) Screenplay
- Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) Producer
- It's My Turn (1980) Executive Producer
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1978) Writer
- Family (1976) Writer
- Family (1976) Creator
- Funny Lady (1975) Screenplay
- 40 Carats (1973) Writer
- The Borrowers (1973) Writer
- Cabaret (1972) Screenplay
- Travels with My Aunt (1972) Screenplay
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) Screenplay
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) Theatre Play
- Marnie (1964) Screenplay
- Wives and Lovers (1963) Theatre Play
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Presson Allen best known for?
Jay Presson Allen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Casa Vianello (1988), Lord of the Flies (1990), American Playhouse (1982), American Playhouse (1982).
When and where was Jay Presson Allen born?
Jay Presson Allen was born on March 3, 1922 in San Angelo, Texas, USA. They passed away on May 1, 2006.
How many credits does Jay Presson Allen have?
Jay Presson Allen has 32 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1963 and 1990.
What is Jay Presson Allen's background in cinema and television?
Jay Presson Allen (March 3, 1922 – May 1, 2006) was an American screenwriter, television producer and novelist. She was one of few women making a living as a screenwriter at a time when women were a rarity in the profession. She was born as Jacqueline Presson, the only child of Willie Mae, a buyer, and Albert Jack Pres...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 40
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