Dede Allen

Dorothea Carothers "Dede" Allen (December 3, 1923 – April 17, 2010) was an American film editor.

Allen is known for having edited classic films such as The Hustler (1961), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and Reds (1981). She had an extended collaboration with director Arthur Penn, and over the years had worked with other distinguished directors including Sidney Lumet, Robert Wise, Elia Kazan, and George Roy Hill. She received three Academy Award nominations for her work on Dog Day Afternoon, Reds, and Wonder Boys (2001).

Dede Allen is known for work in editing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Invisible Women, The Addams Family (1991), The Breakfast Club (1985), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), John Q (2002), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Serpico (1973), Henry & June (1990). The recorded credits span 1959 to 2008, including 25 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.