Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1983-04-27
- Born Place: Denver, Colorado, USA
Deathday:
2021-12-13
Also Known As:
Cory Allen, Cory Scot Allen
Cory Scott Allen
Cory Scott Allen (April 27, 1983 – December 13, 2021) was an American actor and producer known for his extensive work in film and television. Born in Denver, Colorado, he moved to Arkansas as an infant and grew up in London and Russellville, where he maintained close ties throughout his life. He pursued higher education at Belmont University in Nashville and initially attended culinary school before transitioning into a successful acting career. Allen became a prominent figure in the Atlanta acting community, where he lived and worked for several years. He was previously married to actress Valerie Jane Parker. Throughout his career, Allen appeared in several high-profile projects, earning recognition for his roles in Den of Thieves (2018) as Debbie's Date, The Devil All the Time (2020) as Sheriff Thompson, and the 2021 reimagining of Wrong Turn, where he played the character Ed Jenkins. His diverse filmography also includes performances in The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020), Vengeance: A Love Story (2017), and The Contractor (2022). On television, he made guest appearances in popular series such as The Staircase, Dopesick, Black Lightning, MacGyver, and Doom Patrol. Cory Scott Allen passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 38, leaving behind a legacy of work across both the independent and mainstream film industries.
Person History
Wrong Turn 2021
2021