Jed Allan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

20Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 1, 1935

Birth Place: Bronx, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jed Allan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jed Allan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jed Allan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ransom for a Dead Man, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jed Allan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jed Allan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) movie poster

★7.3

Ransom for a Dead Man: A brilliant attorney gets rid of her boring husband by faking his kidnapping and keeping the ransom. The FBI may be fool

Ransom for a Dead Man

1972•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

The Photographer: A murder story with a comedic twist. A famous photographer uses his models for more than taking pictures. He needs them

The Photographer

1974•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Suspect Device: Sci-fi action tale of a man who discovers that no one recognizes him... no one except his government that is; and "they"

Suspect Device

1995•Sci-Fi

★6.3

★6.3

Ice Station Zebra: A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that l

Ice Station Zebra

1968•Action

★6.0

Lassie: The Adventures of Neeka (1969) movie poster

★6.0

Lassie: The Adventures of Neeka: The Scottish collie Lassie goes to Alaska. There Lassie meets the Indian boy Neeka, who stays in the woods with his step

Lassie: The Adventures of Neeka

1969•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jed Allan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Journey from Santa Barbara to Moscow, or the Adventures of an American in Russia	-	Flop	Similar →
2001	Carman: The Champion	Laracco	Flop	Similar →
1999	Television: The First Fifty Years	Self	Flop	Similar →
1997	Arlette	Wide	Flop	Similar →
1995	Suspect Device	Artemus Lockwood	Average	Similar →
1994	Zero Tolerance	George Wells	Flop	Similar →
1991	Her Wicked Ways	Brad Duggan	Flop	Similar →
1979	Fast Friends	Bernie	Flop	Similar →
1976	Brenda Starr	Roger Randall	Average	Similar →
1975	The Man from Clover Grove	The Hippie	Flop	Similar →
1975	Conspiracy of Terror	David Horowitz	Average	Similar →
1975	The Specialists	Dick Rawdon	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Photographer	Joe Hennesey	Hit	Similar →
1974	Thursday's Game	Dick	Average	Similar →
1973	Incident on a Dark Street	Ben Maddon	Flop	Similar →
1972	Ransom for a Dead Man	Phil	Hit	Similar →
1970	Lassie - The Road Back	Scott Turner	Flop	Similar →
1969	Lassie: The Adventures of Neeka	Scott Turner (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
1968	Lassies Abenteuer in Alaska	Scott Turner	Flop	Similar →
1968	Ice Station Zebra	Peter Costigan	Average	Similar →

Jed Allan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jed Allan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jed Allan is "Ransom for a Dead Man" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jed Allan acted in?

Jed Allan has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jed Allan?

Other notable films include "The Photographer", "Suspect Device", and "Ice Station Zebra".