Dede Allen

Personal Info

Know For

Editing

Gender

Female

Birthday

1925-12-03 (85 years old)

Deathday

2010-04-17

Place of Birth

-

Dede Allen

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).

Production

1975

1961

The Hustler

as Editor

1967

1991

1985

1969

2000

Wonder Boys

as Editor

1970

2004

The Final Cut

as Editor

1977

Slap Shot

as Editor

1973

Serpico

as Editor

2002

John Q

as Editor

1978

The Wiz

as Editor

1975

Night Moves

as Editor

1976

1970

Story of a Woman

as Production Consultant

1981

Reds

as Editor

1981

Reds

as Executive Producer

1990

Henry & June

as Editor

1984

Mike's Murder

as Editor

1972

1984

Harry & Son

as Editor

1948

1973

1963

1986

Off Beat

as Editor

1968

1989

Let It Ride

as Editor

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