Person file · Acting
Penelope Allen
USA
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. She also played Annie, the wife of Francis Lionel "Lion" Delbuchi in the film Scarecrow.
Screen work
Movies & roles
37WinoPassenger SideHenriettaRosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence MalickSelfThree Days of RainHelenThings You Can Tell Just by Looking at HerNancy (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")HurlyburlyDry CleanerThe Thin Red LineWitt's MotherThe War at HomeMarjoreeLooking for RichardSelf / Queen ElizabethThe Crossing GuardWoman On BusSchemesDMV LadyBad LieutenantDoctorThe Bedroom WindowJudgeInmates: A Love StoryGloriaA Time for MiraclesThe Farmer's WifeResurrectionEllieOn the NickelRoseThe Gardener's SonMrs. McEvoyDog Day AfternoonSylviaScarecrowAnnieIt Ain't EasyJennyDocMattie EarpOh! What a Lovely WarSolo Chorus Girl