Bill Allison (actor)
William Allison (August 1, 1930 – April 25, 2016)[1] was a former casino owner and actor. Allison had appeared in many cameo roles, such as Ocean's Eleven as an old guard, but his acting experience started when he was hired as a consultant for the production of Martin Scorsese's 1995 film, Casino, due to his casino experiences. In Casino, Allison played the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Bagman, John Nance, who was based on Jay Vandermark.[2]
Bill Allison | |
|---|---|
| Born | William John Allison August 1, 1930 |
| Died | April 25, 2016 (aged 85) |
| Other names | Bill Allison |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–2010 |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Casino | John Nance | |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Guard | |
| 2003 | Stuey | Floorman | |
| 2008 | Yonkers Joe | Pit Boss | |
| 2010 | Blues of Life | Father | (final film role) |
References
- "William John Allison obituary". Legacy.com. 26 April 2016.
- "Big twins among locals with roles in 'Ocean's Eleven'". Las Vegas Review. March 14, 2001.
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