Actor
Allen Danziger
1942
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 23 July 1942, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Known for
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
, Eggshells, The American Nightmare
Allen Danziger is an American actor born in Boston in 1942. He is best known for playing Jerry in Tobe Hooper's horror landmark The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). He later acted rarely, appearing mainly in documentaries and retrospectives about the film, and also runs an entertainment company.
Where to start
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)Full guide
His best-known role, as Jerry, in a landmark of American horror cinema.
Eggshells (1971)Log in to add it to the library
An early independent film made in Austin, Texas, and one of his earliest screen credits.
The American Nightmare (2000)Log in to add it to the library
Documentary on 1970s horror in which he appears, reflecting the lasting reputation of his best-known film.
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000)Log in to add it to the library
Making-of documentary on the 1974 film, featuring cast reflections.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 11
- 1971EggshellsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Allen
- 1974The Texas Chain Saw MassacreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jerry
- 2000The American NightmareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2000Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking TruthLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2013Texas Chainsaw 3DLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jerry (archive footage)
- 2020Rondo and BobLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2022Storage LockerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kirby Leto
- 2023Cannibal ComedianLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Narrator
- 2024Dinner with LeatherfaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2025The Weedhacker MassacreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sheriff Danzinshoos
- 2027Rocky WakeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Therapist
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.