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