- Born
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- After a failed interview attempt with Orson Welles, Allen was asked by Mr. Welles if he would like to stick around and be a party guest in his film "The Other Side of the Wind." Allen obliged and, after watching a filmmaking genius at work, was inspired onto a path that has led to numerous acting jobs and scholarly pursuits. Allen fine tuned his craft by studying with Stella Adler and, shortly thereafter, set sail for London, England to study at the Greenwich Young People's Theatre, where the likes of Gary Oldman could be found. He continues to work in New York, Los Angeles and the Pacific Northwest.
- IMDb mini biography by: William S. Korda - Allen's father, Bobby Norman, saw service in the United States Navy following the battle of Saipan, including battles with Japanese holdouts in both Saipan and the Anatahan Islands in 1946. Upon Bobby's return to civilian life, he spent most of his career with U.S. Steel Corporation and worked closely with organized labor. Allen's mother, Dolores, is of Portuguese decent, was a homemaker, an ambitious restaurateur and studied felinology. Allen has one younger brother, Randy James Norman, Esq., a successful auctioneer and antique dealer.
- IMDb mini biography by: William S. Korda
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Race / EthnicityWhite
- Nationality / Religious or Ethnic identityJewish
- Holds a Master of Arts Degree from New York University in Educational Theatre.
- Studied with Stella Adler and at the Greenwich Young People's Theatre in London, England, UK.
- Started acting at the same time, and in the same film, as Director Cameron Crowe in the recently released Orson Welles film "The Other Side of the Wind".
- Auditioned for the lead role in Midnight Express. The role subsequently went to Brad Davis.
- Was considered for "The Last Tycoon," Elia Kazan's last directed film.
- Rich you fly first class, wealthy you own the plane.
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