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Jo Harvey Allen

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Jo Harvey Allen is an actress, playwright, poet, and pioneer of women in radio. She has appeared in numerous films including co-starring roles in David Byrne's cult classic True Stories (1986), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), The Client (1994), and most recently stars as "Mama" in Rosalyn Rosen's independent film Why is the Dog Howlin' Mama... See full bio »

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'Floundering'
4 November 1994 | The Hollywood Reporter

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


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Filmography

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2013 The Homesman (filming)
Mrs. Polhemus
 
2012 Why Is the Dog Howlin', Momma? (post-production)
Momma
 
2007 In the Valley of Elah
Jo Anne
 
2005 The Wendell Baker Story
Wanda King
 
2003 Secondhand Lions
Woman in Hospital
 
2003 Screen Door Jesus
Lorraine Herbert
 
2002 Waking Up in Reno
Waitress at Big Texan
 
2002 Mi amigo
 
2000 All the Pretty Horses
Judge's Wife
 
1999 The Outfitters
Vonda
 
1998 Floating Away (TV movie)
Dahlia
 
1998 Scattering Dad (TV movie)
Reva
 
1998 Fool's Gold
 
1994 The Client
Claudette
 
1994 Floundering
Mom
 
1991 Fried Green Tomatoes
Women's Awareness Teacher
 
1989 Cold Sassy Tree (TV movie)
Effie Belle Tate
 
1989 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series)
– Elysian Fields (1989)
 
1989 Checking Out
Barbara
 
1988 Tapeheads
Madame Olga
 
1986 True Stories
The Lying Woman
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1994 Floundering (additional dialogue)
 

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True Stories -- Open-ended Trailer from Warner Bros. The Wendell Baker Story -- Luke Wilson plays a good-hearted ex-con who gets a job in a retirement hotel. Three elderly residents help him win back his girlfriend as he lends them a hand in fighting hotel corruption. Waking Up in Reno -- A romantic comedy about two trashy couples traveling to Reno to see a monster truck show.
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(2005) Theater, Duckblind**, Lead, Coronet Theatre/L.A., Washington State University See more »
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Husband is country singer-songwriter Terry Allen; he is also an acclaimed artist. See more »