Jed Allan
Jed Allan | |
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 Allan with Lassie in 1969 | |
| Born | Jed Allan Brown March 1, 1935 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2019 (aged 84) Palm Desert, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, game show host |
| Years active | 1957–2012 |
| Spouse | Toby Brown (m. 1958; died 2001) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Soapy Award for Best Actor 1979 Days of Our Lives Soapy Award for Best Actor 1978 Days of Our Lives |
Jed Allan Brown (March 1, 1935 – March 9, 2019), known professionally as Jed Allan, was an American actor and television host, best known as C.C. Capwell on Santa Barbara, Don Craig on Days of Our Lives, Rush Sanders on Beverly Hills, 90210, Scott Turner on Lassie, Harold Johnson on The Bay, and the host of Celebrity Bowling.[1][2]
Life and career
Education and early career
Allan attended the University of Washington, where he majored in Drama.[3] While in college, he supported himself working as a radio and television announcer and sportscaster. In the 1960s, he appeared in several Broadway productions such as Viva Madison Avenue!, Oliver!, and Barefoot in the Park.[3]
Daytime television roles
Allan starred in several soap operas. He made his debut as trouble-making Ace Hubbard on Love of Life in 1964.[4] He played college professor Paul Britton on The Secret Storm in 1964–65. Allan was one of many actors to play Paul, who was involved with the show's leading heroine, Amy Ames.[4] Allan replaced his future Santa Barbara co-star Nicolas Coster in the part. He is best known for his role as Don Craig in Days of Our Lives, which he played from 1971 to 1985,[2] his exit taking place as many of the show's veteran cast members were being written out so the show could focus on younger characters. His departure from Days of Our Lives was unpopular among his fans.[2] His character was abruptly written out with minor explanation.[4] He gained a new audience when he took over the role of C. C. Capwell in Santa Barbara from 1986 to 1993. After his time on Santa Barbara, Allan had a recurring role in Beverly Hills, 90210 playing Rush Sanders.[2]
In 2004, he started playing the role of Edward Quartermaine in General Hospital.[2]
Other projects
Allan's most notable television role outside of soap operas was when he starred on Lassie from 1968 to 1970 as Forest Ranger Scott Turner, who along with fellow ranger Bob Erickson (played by Jack De Mave) served as the collie dog's main human companion during that period.[5]
He appeared in numerous made-for-television movies. He hosted Celebrity Bowling during the 1970s[2] as well as a game show pilot, Temptation, in 1981 for Ralph Andrews and Columbia Pictures Television.[6]
Allan was a featured character in several episodes of Adam-12. He played Reno West, a prolific burglar who was known as, "Take a little, leave a little" because of his M.O. He was finally caught by Reed and Malloy in the episode 'Capture' (season 6, episode 9).
Allan wrote a book, Please, Spell the Name Right, in reference to his name often being spelled incorrectly. The book is about his experiences of 50 years as an actor working with other actors and was released in November 2004.[2] He also played Mr. Marraco in the Carman film, The Champion.
Personal life and death
Allan was married to Toby Brown from September 21, 1958 until her death in 2001. The couple had three sons, Mitch, Dean, and Rick.[7] Allan lived in Palm Desert, California.[8]
He died on March 9, 2019, eight days after his 84th birthday.[2][9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Ice Station Zebra | Peter Costigan | [2] |
| 1974 | The Man from Clover Grove | The Hippie | [10][11] |
| 1974 | The Photographer | Joe Hennesey | [12] |
| 1994 | Zero Tolerance | George Wells | [12] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964–1965 | The Secret Storm | Professor Paul Britton #2 | [2] Unknown episodes |
| 1968 | Mannix | Ed Kovak | To the Swiftest, Death |
| 1968–1970 | Lassie | Ranger Scott Turner | 26 episodes[2] |
| 1970 | The Mod Squad | Frank Walsh | The Song of Willie |
| 1971 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Rod Porter | And Now, Sitting in for Ted Baxter |
| 1971–1978 | Celebrity Bowling | Himself | Entire series[2] |
| 1971–1985 | Days of Our Lives | Don Craig | 102 episodes[2] |
| 1973 | Adam-12 | John Spencer | Anatomy of a 415 |
| 1974 | Kojak | Eddie Ryan | Dead on his Feet |
| 1986–1993 | Santa Barbara | C.C. Capwell (#4) | 1,089 episodes[2] |
| 1994–1999 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Rush Sanders | 18 episodes[2] |
| 1995 | Burke's Law | Wally King | Who Killed the King of the Country Club? |
| 2001 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Sam Cardinal | Reel Rangers |
| 2001 | Carman: The Champion | Laracco | |
| 2002 | Port Charles | Ed Grant | [4] Unknown episodes |
| 2004–2005 | General Hospital | Edward Quartermaine (#3) | [2] Unknown episodes |
| 2011-2012 | The Bay | Harold Johnson | Season 1 & 2 |
References
- ^ Days Of Our Lives Star Jed Allan Dead at 84Hollywood News Daily. March 9, 2019. Archived March 13, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Barnes, Mike (March 11, 2019). "Jed Allan, Star on 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Santa Barbara,' Dies at 84". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ a b Thompson, Ruth (May 22, 1970). "Jed Allan Broadway Bound From Star Role on Lassie". Saranac Lake Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Baldwin, Joshua (March 10, 2019). "Jed Allan Dead at 84". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ "'Beverly Hills 90210' And Soap Actor Jed Allan Dies". HuffPost India. March 11, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (March 10, 2019). "Jed Allan Dies: Soap Star On 'Days Of Our Lives' And 'Santa Barbara' Was 84". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Marshall, Michelle (March 10, 2019). "Jed Allan dead: Beverly Hills 90210 star dies aged 84". Daily Express. London. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Hayden, Nicole (March 11, 2019). "Soap opera star Jed Allan dies in Palm Desert, known for '90210,' 'Days Of Our Lives'". Desert Sun. Palm Springs. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Nyren, Erin (March 10, 2019). "Jed Allan, Daytime Emmy Nominee and Soap Favorite, Dies at 84". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ "The Man from Clover Grove (1975)". Letterboxd. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ "The Man From Clover Grove". AFI Catalog. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ a b Awada, Heidi (March 11, 2019). ""Beverly Hills, 90210" Actor Jed Allan Dead At 84". Canyon News. Beverly Hills. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
External links
- Jed Allan at IMDb
- Jed Allan at the TCM Movie Database
- Jed Allan at the Internet Broadway Database
