Bill Allison (actor)
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Bill Allison | |
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Born | William John Allison August 1, 1930 |
Died | April 25, 2016 | (aged 85)
Other names | Bill Allison |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1995–2010 |
William Allison (August 1, 1930 – April 25, 2016)[1] was a former casino owner and actor. Allison had appeared in many cameo roles, such as Ocean's Eleven as an old guard, but his acting experience started when he was hired as a consultant for the production of Martin Scorsese's 1995 film, Casino, due to his casino experiences. In Casino, Allison played the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Bagman, John Nance, who was based on Jay Vandermark.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Casino | John Nance | |
2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Guard | |
2003 | Stuey | Floorman | |
2008 | Yonkers Joe | Pit Boss | |
2010 | Blues of Life | Father | (final film role) |
References
[edit]- ^ "William John Allison obituary". Legacy.com. 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Big twins among locals with roles in 'Ocean's Eleven'". Las Vegas Review. March 14, 2001.
External links
[edit]- Bill Allison at IMDb
- Bill Allison at AllMovie