Person Details

Birthday: 1925-12-03 23:18:52

Death: 2010-04-17 23:18:52

Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Female

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Movie Involvements: 39

TV Involvements: 0


Most Famous Work

Biography

Dorothea Carothers "Dede" Allen (December 3, 1923 – April 17, 2010) was an American film editor. Allen is known for having edited classic films such as The Hustler (1961), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and Reds (1981). She had an extended collaboration with director Arthur Penn, and over the years had worked with other distinguished directors including Sidney Lumet, Robert Wise, Elia Kazan, and George Roy Hill. She received three Academy Award nominations for her work on Dog Day Afternoon, Reds, and Wonder Boys (2001).

Most Famous Work

The Addams Family
Average
7

The Addams Family

(1991) Editor
The Breakfast Club
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8

The Breakfast Club

(1985) Editor
John Q
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7

John Q

(2002) Editor
Bonnie and Clyde
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8

Bonnie and Clyde

(1967) Editor
Serpico
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8

Serpico

(1973) Editor
The Hustler
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8

The Hustler

(1961) Editor
Henry & June
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6

Henry & June

(1990) Editor
Dog Day Afternoon
Average
8

Dog Day Afternoon

(1975) Editor

Acting

Editing

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
1981 Executive Producer
1970 Production Consultant
Year Role Movie/Tv

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