Phillip R. Allen was an American actor who is best known for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, The Lady in Red, and The Bad News Bears. He was born on March 26, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and passed away on March 1, 2012, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Phillip R. Allen was married to Joanie from 1972 until his death. They had one child named Keegan Allen, who became an actor known for his role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars. Phillip had Polish ancestry and was proud of his heritage.
Career
Allen had a successful acting career, gaining recognition for his performances in various films and TV shows. He received the 1990 Drama Logue Award for Outstanding Performance for his role in “The Lesson” at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, showcasing his talent and dedication to the craft.
Death and Legacy
Phillip R. Allen passed away on March 1, 2012, just a few weeks before what would have been his 73rd birthday. His legacy lives on through his work in film and television, especially his memorable role as Captain J.T. Esteban in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, which has left a lasting impression on sci-fi fans.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Special Delivery | 1976-07-16 | Mickey |
| Mortal Sins | 1992-11-04 | Lt. Williams |
| Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night | 1977-10-05 | Mr. Bernards |
| Star Trek III: The Search for Spock | 1984-06-01 | Capt. Esteban |
| A Family Upside Down | 1978-04-08 | Dr. Russo |
| A Very Brady Christmas | 1988-12-18 | Ted Roberts |
| A Woman in Love | 1968-01-01 | Phil |
| Honeyboy | 1982-10-17 | Jimmy Bowford |
| Friendly Fire | 1980-11-09 | Ralph Jenner |
| Midway | 1976-06-18 | Lt. Cmdr. John S. ‘Jimmy’ Thach |
| More Than Friends | 1978-10-20 | William Kane |
| Trapped Beneath the Sea | 1974-10-22 | Lt. Cmdr. Hanratty |
| My Father, My Son | 1988-03-21 | Lt. Kerr |
| The Lady in Red | 1979-07-01 | Elliot Ness |
| The Last to Go | 1991-01-21 | Hendrick |
| Midas Valley | 1985-06-27 | Eric Gregory |
| The Child Stealer | 1979-03-09 | Gersh |
| Mommie Dearest | 1981-09-16 | Pepsi Executive #1 |
| Blinded by the Light | 1980-12-16 | Dr. Brockton |
| Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill | 1981-01-29 | Commissioner Wilkie |
| Helter Skelter | 1976-04-01 | Sgt. Manuel Gris |
| A Rumor of War | 1980-09-24 | Col. Perry |
| 21 Jump Street | 1987-04-12 | Mr. Wilder |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Defense Attorney Davis |
| The Mary Tyler Moore Show | 1970-09-19 | Gus Brubaker |
| Probe | 1988-03-07 | Lou McNally |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Andy Cooper |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Lt. Williamson |
| Quincy, M.E. | 1976-10-03 | Floyd Baker |