Entered film as an editor at Universal, Paramount and Republic in 1929. During the 1940s, Allen directed a number of superb shorts which often won more acclaim than his low-budget features. In 1950 he wisely shifted from the director's chair to the producer's, and soon after formed Warwick Productions with Albert R. Broccoli, making films in both the US and England. Turning solo producer in 1960, Allen was responsible for the Matt Helm series, THE SILENCERS (1966), THE AMBUSHERS (1968) and THE WRECKING CREW (1969).  Short Subjects (Two-reel) 1947: CLIMBING THE MATTERHORN - Producer  Nominated for Short Subjects (Two-reel) 1949: CHASE OF DEATH - Producer 2 nominations, 1 Award