Biografia
Actor and model Allen Holloway hails from the tough streets of Jersey City, New Jersey. Known for his unpredictable wit, charisma, intelligence, and boldness, he began his acting journey at King's College, where he discovered a passion for the arts. After graduating, he pursued acting more seriously, auditioning for and gaining acceptance into New York City's Stella Adler Studio of Acting. There, Allen developed both as an actor and as a person, gaining new perspectives on life.
Allen landed the role of Chico Brown, a Junior Mafia member, in the Fox Searchlight film "Notorious." On set, he had the privilege of working with director George Tillman Jr. (Soul Food, Barbershop) and actors Derek Luke, Angela Bassett, Marc John Jefferies, Naturi Naughton, Antonique Smith, and Jamal Woolard, also known as Gravy. Following "Notorious," Allen was cast as a police officer in the independent film "Men's Affair," directed by Algerian filmmaker Amine Kaise. The film was showcased at the Cairo Film Festival, the Florida International Film Festival, and the New Filmmaker's Film Festival.
Allen's portfolio also includes several short films through the Antwone Fuqua Film program in Brooklyn, New York. He recently played an artist in a film series directed by Italian commercial director Stefano Maria Palombi. His work extends to commercials, music videos, and theater. Allen starred in a spec Gatorade commercial titled "The Good Stuff," written, directed, and edited by Jennifer Needleman.
Acclaimed music video director Rik Cordero chose Allen to lead in Freeway's "Know What I Mean" video. Impressed by his performance, Rik brought him back for Joel Ortiz’s music video featuring Joe Budden and Novel, "We Don't Believe You." Allen continued collaborating with BET Award-nominated director Gil Green, appearing as a 1970s protester in the remake of Teddy Pendergrass’s classic "Wake Up Everybody" by John Legend, featuring The Roots, Common, and Melanie Fiona.
Most recently, Allen made his Off-Broadway debut starring in "Madame," written and directed by Bonnie Wright for the Afrikan Women's Repertory Theatre Festival. Amid his acting career, Allen is also writing a comedy TV pilot in which he intends to star.
