Fran Allison
Known for Acting · 13 credits
- Born
- 1907-11-20
- Died
- 1989-06-13
- Place of birth
- La Porte City, Iowa, USA
- Also known as
- Frances Helen Allison · Frances Allison
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frances Helen Allison (November 20, 1907 – June 13, 1989) was an American television and radio comedian, personality and singer. She is best known for her starring role on the puppet show Kukla, Fran and Ollie, which ran from 1947–1957, occasionally returning to the air until the mid-1980s. The trio also hosted The CBS Children's Film Festival, introducing international children's films, from 1967-1977.
Allison was married to music publisher Archie Levington.
For contributions to the television industry, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6763 Hollywood Boulevard. Additionally, she appeared with puppets Kukla and Ollie on a 44¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued on August 11, 2009.
Known For
TV Shows (10)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Panelist
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
This Is Your Life
1952
as Self
Your Show of Shows
1950
Down You Go
1951
as Self
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
1947
as Fran
Movies (3)
About Fran Allison
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frances Helen Allison (November 20, 1907 – June 13, 1989) was an American television and radio comedian, personality and singer. She is best known for her starring role on the puppet show Kukla, Fran and Ollie, which ran from 1947–1957, occasionally returning to the air until the mid-1980s. The trio also hosted The CBS Children's Film Festival, introducing international children's films, from 1967-1977. Allison was married to music publisher Archie Levington. For contributions to the television industry, s… With 13 credits spanning from 1947 to 1979, Fran Allison has appeared in 3 films and 10 TV shows.
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Most Popular Fran Allison Movies
- The Muppet Movie (1979) — as Additional Muppet Performer
- Damn Yankees (1967) — as Meg Boyd
- Pinocchio (1957) — as Blue Haired Fairy Queen
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