David W. Allen (October 22, 1944 – August 16, 1999) was an American film and television stop motion model (puppet) animator. Allen provided special effects on such productions as The Howling, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Young Sherlock Holmes (for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects nomination), Willow and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. He also had a long association with producer Charles Band, working on such films as Dolls, Puppet Master, Bride of Re-Animator, Subspecies and Demonic Toys.

David Allen

Visual Effects Born October 22, 1944 – Died August 16, 1999 Los Angeles, California, USA

David W. Allen (October 22, 1944 – August 16, 1999) was an American film and television stop motion model (puppet) animator.

Allen provided special effects on such productions as The Howling, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Young Sherlock Holmes (for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects nomination), Willow and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. He also had a long association with producer Charles Band, working on such films as Dolls, Puppet Master, Bride of Re-Animator, Subspecies and Demonic Toys.

Known For

Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’

Self (archive)

Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals

Self

Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master II"

Self

No Strings Attached: A Behind the Scenes Look at Puppet Master

Zorgon: The H-Bomb Beast From Hell

Zorgon