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Jed Allan
Life Time
1 March 1935 - 9 March 2019
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At the mention of actor Jed Allan, the Russian viewer remembers first of all. Santa Barbara . This soap opera was so beloved by our compatriots (and more by compatriots) that when the Russian screening of the series was stopped, the public even intended to protest under the slogan “There is no life in Russia without C.C.” (C.C. Capvel is the hero of Jed Allan in Santa Barbara). However, Allan himself claims that Santa Barbara is not a soap opera, but rather a psychological drama. And does not deny
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At the mention of actor Jed Allan, the Russian viewer remembers first of all.
Santa Barbara . This soap opera was so beloved by our compatriots (and more by compatriots) that when the Russian screening of the series was stopped, the public even intended to protest under the slogan “There is no life in Russia without C.C.” (C.C. Capvel is the hero of Jed Allan in Santa Barbara). However, Allan himself claims that Santa Barbara is not a soap opera, but rather a psychological drama. And does not deny that they are very similar to the character, both like to eat deliciously, dress stylishly and understand people. And also about addictions: the actor likes to travel, play golf, fish. And music is hereditary, Jed's father was a professional musician and Jed himself dreamed of this profession as a child, then he wanted to become a radio host. Well, he became a movie actor. Although for some time and fluctuated between acting and sports career. However, he did not say goodbye to sports and even equipped a gym at home.
Jed Allan was born in New York in 1937. He studied at the Faculty of Dramatic Art. He moved to California in 1967, having already played in Broadway plays. He first appeared on television in the series “Lassie”, and in the “big” movie – in the film “Zebra Ice Station”. In 1991, the TV series “Days of Our Lives” was released and Allan in one of the main roles and immediately gained popularity. Since then, Jed Allan has starred in numerous television series and several films: “Lethal charm”, “Zero tolerance” and others.
By the way, the grandfather and grandmother of Jed Allan is from Kiev, and the ancestors of his wife Toby are from Latvia. They have three sons and grandchildren. The actor visited Russia for the first time in 1990 and has visited several times since then. /