Penelope Allen

Acting

Penelope Allen

USA

Penelope Allen, also known as Penny Allen, is an American stage and film actress and acting coach. She is best known as the head bank teller being held hostage in the film Dog Day Afternoon. She also played Annie, the wife of Francis Lionel "Lion" Delbuchi in the film Scarecrow.

Known for

Highlights

Dog Day Afternoon1975 · Film · Sylvia
The Thin Red Line1998 · Film · Witt's Mother
Bad Lieutenant1992 · Film · Doctor
Scarecrow1973 · Film · Annie
The Crossing Guard1995 · Film · Woman On Bus
Sybil1976 · Series · Miss Penny

Filmography

Movies

21 films

372014 · Film · Wino
Passenger Side2009 · Film · Henrietta
Three Days of Rain2002 · Film · Helen
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her2000 · Film · Nancy (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Hurlyburly1998 · Film · Dry Cleaner
The Thin Red Line1998 · Film · Witt's Mother
The War at Home1996 · Film · Marjoree
The Crossing Guard1995 · Film · Woman On Bus
Schemes1994 · Film · DMV Lady
Bad Lieutenant1992 · Film · Doctor
The Bedroom Window1987 · Film · Judge
Inmates: A Love Story1981 · Film · Gloria
A Time for Miracles1980 · Film · The Farmer's Wife
Resurrection1980 · Film · Ellie
On the Nickel1980 · Film · Rose
The Gardener's Son1977 · Film · Mrs. McEvoy
Dog Day Afternoon1975 · Film · Sylvia
Scarecrow1973 · Film · Annie
It Ain't Easy1972 · Film · Jenny
Doc1971 · Film · Mattie Earp
Oh! What a Lovely War1969 · Film · Solo Chorus Girl

Filmography

Series

3 shows

American Playhouse1982 · Series · Lee Brecker
The Scarlet Letter1979 · Series · Mistress Hibbins
Sybil1976 · Series · Miss Penny