Career
He is perhaps best known for playing Sergeant Harris in the film The Next Three Days, and for television roles on The Black Donnellys, New York City Police Department Blue, Family Law, Time of Your Life and Falcone. A true story, the series takes place in Yonkers, New York in the 1980s, when a federal court order forced Yonkers mayor Nick Wasicsko (Oscar Isaac) to build low-income housing in white neighborhoods, a decision that would ruin his political career and divide the city. Highlights as a television writer include an episode of the Columbia Broadcasting System drama Michael Hayes, co-written with John Romano and named a television Guide “Editorʼs Choice”.
An episode of CBSʼ Family Law (television Series) co-written with Paul Haggis.
An episode of the National Broadcasting Company show, The Black Donnellys, and in 2015, 100 Code, co-written with Robert Moresco. Allan has written and directed three short films.
And Vicʼs Café, a musical.