Allen Case was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Deputy, Gunsmoke, and The Virginian.
Personal and Family Life
Allen Case was born on October 8, 1934, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Southern Methodist University for two years before starting his career in television. Allen was married to Alice Jean Fiedler from May 3, 1960, until their divorce in August 1969, and they had one child together, Amanda Ilene Case Jones. He had a sibling named Clara Ilene Jones.
Career
Case began his career performing on a local TV show before moving to New York, where he got a singing role on Arthur Godfrey’s morning show. This led to several nightclub gigs and Broadway roles. He gained fame for his role as Clay McCord in The Deputy, which ran for two years, solidifying his place in television history despite not showcasing his singing talent.
Death and Legacy
Allen Case passed away on August 25, 1986, from a heart attack while on vacation in Truckee, California. His work during the Golden Age of television, especially in westerns, left a notable mark on the industry. Case’s distinct look, featuring one blue and one green eye due to heterochromia, and his performances in various shows have made him a memorable figure in classic television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Gift of the Magi | 1958-12-09 | |
| Murder Can Hurt You! | 1980-05-21 | Kindly Doctor |
| The Ordeal of Patty Hearst | 1979-03-04 | Froelich |
| Nero Wolfe | 1979-12-19 | FBI Chief Rugby |
| How to Survive the ’70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness | 1978-02-22 | Bob |
| CHiPs | 1977-09-15 | Walter Dunlap |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Billy Daunt |
| Police Woman | 1974-09-13 | |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957-09-14 | |
| The Deputy | 1959-09-12 | Clay McCord |
| The Time Tunnel | 1966-09-09 | Pat Garrett |
| The Bob Newhart Show | 1972-09-16 | |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Ronny Fowler |
| The Virginian | 1962-09-19 | Sheriff Blade |
| Bronco | 1958-09-23 | |
| Lawman | 1958-10-05 | |
| Sugarfoot | 1957-09-17 | Bud Wilkins |
| The Legend of Jesse James | 1965-09-13 | Frank James |
| Summer Playhouse | 1954-07-06 | |
| Dallas | 1978-04-02 | Martin Cole |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Lieutenant |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Gabe Rucker |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | James Wheeler |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Adam Conrad |
| The Magician | 1973-10-02 | Adams |
| The Rifleman | 1958-09-30 | Jeremy Ashford |
| Hill Street Blues | 1981-01-15 | Mr. Spooner |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | 1957-07-29 | Self |
| Quincy, M.E. | 1976-10-03 | Stuart Harrison |