Penelope Allen
Actor
USA
Active 1969–present
Penelope Allen, also known as Penny Allen, is an American stage and film actress and acting coach. She is best known as the head bank teller being held hostage in the film Dog Day Afternoon.
Filmography
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) — SylviaThe Thin Red Line (1998) — Witt's MotherBad Lieutenant (1992) — DoctorScarecrow (1973) — AnnieThe Crossing Guard (1995) — Woman On BusSybil (1976) — Miss PennyThe Bedroom Window (1987) — JudgeThings You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) — Nancy (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) — Solo Chorus GirlResurrection (1980) — EllieHurlyburly (1998) — Dry CleanerThe War at Home (1996) — MarjoreeDoc (1971) — Mattie EarpIt Ain't Easy (1972) — JennyA Time for Miracles (1980) — The Farmer's WifeInmates: A Love Story (1981) — GloriaAmerican Playhouse (1982) — Lee BreckerPassenger Side (2009) — HenriettaOn the Nickel (1980) — RoseThree Days of Rain (2002) — HelenSchemes (1994) — DMV LadyThe Scarlet Letter (1979) — Mistress Hibbins37 (2014) — WinoThe Gardener's Son (1977) — Mrs. McEvoy