Jerry Allison
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 31, 1939 in Hillsboro, Texas, U.S
- Died
- August 22, 2022
- Active Years
- 1948–2022 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Jerry Allison works in acting. Born August 31, 1939 in Hillsboro, Texas, U.S. Died August 22, 2022. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
9 titles- Let There Be Drums! (2022) as Self
- Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets (2019) as Self
- Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets (2019) Co-Producer
- Buddy Holly: Rave On (2017) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) as Self
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Big Ed
- The Girls on the Beach (1965) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jerry Allison best known for?
Jerry Allison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), Lawman Without a Gun (1979), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948).
When and where was Jerry Allison born?
Jerry Allison was born on August 31, 1939 in Hillsboro, Texas, U.S. They passed away on August 22, 2022.
How many credits does Jerry Allison have?
Jerry Allison has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2022.
What is Jerry Allison's background in cinema and television?
Jerry Ivan Allison (August 31, 1939 – August 22, 2022) was an American musician. He was best known as the drummer for the Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue", recorded with Buddy Holly. His only solo chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100 was "Real Wild Child", issued in 1958 under t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Big Ed — aged about 39
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 57
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 8
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