Actor of film and television characters for more than 30 years, he was 94 years old

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Veteran television actress Jean Allison, best known for roles on shows such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and perry mason, He died at 94 years old. His family’s obituary said he died on February 28 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, but no cause was given.

A character actress, Allison built a long resume in popular television. She appeared in episodes of Charlie’s Angels, The Detectives, Emergency!, Hawaiian Eye, Starsky & Hutch, The Waltons and many others.

Born October 24, 1929, she grew up in Tarrytown, New York. She eventually attended Adelphi College on Long Island and later studied acting with Sanford Meisner.

She was seen while appearing in a stage performance of the drama. teach me to crywhich led to her debut in an episode of the CBS anthology. General Electric Theater in 1957.

Allison also appeared in films such as edge of fury, (1958) The devil’s partner (1960), The Steagle (1971), Bad Company (1972) and Hard (1979).

Allison was married three times, including to fellow actor and director Lee Philips, boxing trainer Jerry Boyd and Phil Toorvald, with whom she raised three children.

He is survived by his three children, Erin, Sven and Tina.