Biography for
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Date of Birth

21 October 1963, Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA

Birth Name

Lisa Beth Talmud

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Mini Biography

Allie is one of Hollywood's favorite character actresses. Allie has been very lucky with her career. She was hand-picked as the Hamburger Mom by Steven Spielberg for Minority Report. The role was written for her after he saw her audition tape. Spielberg called Allie "A Jewish Soprano." She worked side by side Tom Cruise and kept him laughing the entire time.

The multi-talented Eric Stoltz, directed her in an episode of Once and Again, and like Spielberg, created a couple of extra scenes for her after watching her work.

Not your classic Hollywood actress, in looks or attitude, Allie is refreshing in her approach to her career and the pursuit of her dream. This "Rubinesque actress with a 24-hour glass figure" has proven not only to herself, but also to those around her that dreams can come true. Size doesn't matter! She has a contagious energy and drive that inspires anyone who comes in contact with her. Allie is admired and respected by those who know her and have had an opportunity to work with her. She has truly become one of Hollywood's favorite character actresses and upcoming producers. Allie's story is one worth sharing as an inspiration to anyone who has a dream.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Milo Jacobs, PR

Mini Biography

Having served as writer, producer or star in numerous film and television projects for nearly twenty years, Allie Raye's colleagues find it hard to imagine the award-winning artist not standing among giants some day.

After honing her skills for seven years as a stand-up comedienne on the East Coast, Allie made the move to Los Angeles to further pursue her dreams of acting, producing and writing in the film and television industry.

2002 was a banner year for Allie the actress. She performed alongside Tom Cruise in the box office hit "Minority Report" (in a role written specifically for her after Steven Spielberg saw her audition tape) and Eric Stoltz directed her in an episode of Once and Again. Like Spielberg, Stoltz created additional scenes for Allie after observing her work.

She continued with guest appearances on numerous TV hits including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Emmy-winning The Practice and TV's long-running hit, ER. Allie has been featured in three hot music videos: Jeff Foxworthy's "You Might Be A Redneck If" (directed by Weird Al Yankovic) and Scott Grimes' "Sunset Blvd." She re-teamed with Weird Al for his "Amish Paradise."

Allie's numerous credits as multi-tasking artisan include producing, writing and starring in "Purple Rose", the award-winning musical "A Perfect Life" and "Charity", which she co-wrote with actor Douglas Spain (who also directed). Additional festival favorites include the spoofs "Jewz N the Hood" and "Queer Eye for the Homeless Guy" (with Paul Sand).

Allie guest-starred as Carlos Mencia's redneck wife on Comedy Central's hit "Mind of Mencia" and on the big screen, in "Domino" with Oscar nominees Kiera Knightley and Mickey Rourke (directed by Tony Scott) and the Indy film "Carts" with TV veteran Ted Lange and her "Charity" collaborator, Douglas Spain.

Allie is a series regular in the popular web series "Featherweight."

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Trivia

Member of SAG

She was hand-picked as the Hamburger Mom by Steven Spielberg for Minority Report. The role was written for her after he saw her audition tape. Spielberg called Allie "A Jewish Soprano." She worked side by side with Tom Cruise and kept him laughing the entire time.

Grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Rockville, Maryland.

Did stand-up comedy all over the east coast for 7 years.

Graduated from R.E. Peary High School in Rockville, Maryland

Cousin of Martin Azarow.

Since March 2010, Allie has lost 160 lbs. She was the recognizable as the "funny, fat redhead" but is now having to re-invent herself in Hollywood.

After working with Tom Cruise on "Minority Report," she was inspired to make her first short film.

Allie graduated in 1981 from Robert E. Peary High School in Rockville(Aspen Hill) Maryland.