Bill Allen (actor)

William Lawrence "Bill" Allen (born November 7, 1962) is an American film and television actor.[1]

Bill Allen
Born
William Lawrence Allen

(1962-11-07) November 7, 1962
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1977–present

Allen was born in Wichita, Kansas. He became famous for his role in the 1986 film Rad as BMX racer Cru Jones.[2] Among other roles, William appeared as Roger Sloate in the 1987 Family Ties television episode "Matchmaker". Bill has toured extensively for the band The Pipefitters with his harmonica, alongside actor Lou Diamond Phillips.

Filmography
Film
Year Film Role Other notes
1977 The Ransom Carson (the butler)
1983 Streamers Lt. Townsend
1986 Rad Christopher "Cru" Jones
1989 Born on the Fourth of July Platoon
1991 Hard Time Romance
1994 Sioux City Dan Larkin
1995 A Goofy Movie Sam Voice
2009 Monsterpiece Theatre Volume 1 Tucker Segment: The Weed
The Quiet Ones The Priest
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1985 Hotel Alex Episode: Passports
Amazing Stories Cliff Ratte Episode: The Main Attraction
1987 Outlaws Mark Episode: Primer
Ohara Terry Episode: Terry
Family Ties Roger Sloate Episode: Matchmaker
1988 A Stoning in Fulham County Roy NBC TV-Movie
1989 China Beach Blevins Episode: Promised Land
Alien Nation Ruthra Episode: The Game
2010 Tosh.0 Self Cameo
gollark: But ABR good?
gollark: Well, you're just bee apioid.
gollark: Oh, of course.
gollark: Are you saying I poorly design as if *I* am 5 cogs?
gollark: Yes, it is 5.

References
  1. "Bill Allen – Actor, Author, Musician". The Hollywood Times.
  2. "'Rad' Star Bill Allen Looks Back On Helltrack And That Iconic BMX Prom Scene, 30 Years Later". UPROXX.


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