Fran Allison
Born: 1907-11-20 in La Porte City, Iowa, USA
Died: 1989-06-13
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
1979
- The Muppet Movie as Additional Muppet Performer
1967
- Damn Yankees as Meg Boyd
1962
- The Merv Griffin Show as Self
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self
1957
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar as Self
- Pinocchio as Blue Haired Fairy Queen
1956
- The Steve Allen Show as Self - Kukla Fran & Ollie
1952
- This Is Your Life as Self
1951
- Down You Go as Self
1950
- What's My Line? as Self - Panelist
- The Colgate Comedy Hour as Self
- Your Show of Shows
1947
- Kukla, Fran and Ollie as Fran