Bob Allen 1925 -2006

Monday, 19 June 2006      Blog Category:  Sound Related
Bob Allen of Association of Motion Picture Sound
The sad news is received that Bob Allen, a founder and former chairman of the Association of Motion Picture Sound, passed away on the 18th June at his home in Wellington, New Zealand after a short illness. Bob was the driving force in commemorating the life and career of George Groves which culminated in two plaque unveilings ten years ago. He was also a great supporter of this web site and provided excellent advice.

Bob had a lengthy career in the film and television industries as a sound recordist and sound mixer. He worked on a wide range of films, on everything from The Adventures of Black Beauty to Fred Zinneman’s classic thriller Day of the Jackal. His first film credit was in 1959 and his last exactly forty years later. His filmography can be found HERE. Bob was 81 and is survived by his widow Shirley. He will be sorely missed.

Bob Allen is pictured above with Hilda Barrow unveiling the BFI plaque at George Groves' birthplace in June 1996