Allison Argo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Allison Argo
Occupation	Film Producer
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1953(1953-12-23)
Age	71
Birthplace	Richmond
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Allison Argo Biography

Allison Argo is one of the most popular and richest Film Producer who was born on December 23, 1953 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Allison Argo, born December 23, 1953, is an American film producer, director and writer. Her documentaries on conservation and endangered wildlife are her most well-known work. Six National Emmys have been awarded to her films. duPont-Columbia Award in journalism.

ArgoFilms was founded in 2005 by The Urban Gorilla. They advocate for frogs and snakes, cats, elephants and chimpanzees. One film documented the devastating effects of September 11 attacks on people. Since 2011, the Story of Dao about Pang Dao, a street elephant, is in preproduction. In 2012, a scout (research expedition), was conducted in Thailand.

ArgoFilms has produced eighteen documentaries for National Geographic, PBS, and the NATURE series. Allison Argo has either produced, directed, or written all films. Glenn Close narrated the first two films; and Argo has narrated since. The films have garnered twelve Emmy nominations, with six Emmys having been won in various categories including two for directing. Additionally, ArgoFilms has been awarded four Genesis Awards, most recently in 2014 for the film Parrot Confidential ( PBS NATURE 2013), and has also been recognized by the Missoula, Jackson Hole, and Japan Wildlife Film Festivals. In Parrot Confidential, the circumstances of parrots in captivity who often outlive their owners and suffer as a result are explored. The subject had received little documentation until the film was produced.

On Broadway, Argo played major roles as an original cast member in the revivals of Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea (1976), and Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana (1976–1977), and she appeared in the musical Grease. She played a leading role on the CBS television series Ladies Man and was featured on WKRP in Cincinnati, as well as on ten television movies and pilots. Argo played recurring roles on the soap operas Search for Tomorrow and The Bold and the Beautiful. She also voiced cartoon characters, including the character Andrea in the Cathy animated cartoon series.

Argo was raised on Cape Cod as one of two daughters of Gordon Harold Argo (06/22/1924-07/10/2003) and Elizabeth “Betsy” Argo (nee Brunk; 1922-2016), both actors. The Argos owned and operated the Orleans Arena Theater, America’s first summer stock theater-in-the-round, in the town of Orleans, Massachusetts. She was captivated by drama and theater from childhood. This prepared her to become a professional actress in New York City and Los Angeles.

Allison Argo Net Worth

Allison Argo is one of the richest Film Producer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Allison Argo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Argo stumbled upon a gorilla in a shopping center exhibit while she was on location in Washington in 1989. Argo was inspired by this experience to direct and produce her first film, The Urban Gorilla (National Geographic 1992), which is about the lives of captive gorillas. Argo was awarded the duPont–Columbia documentary award. Argo has been dedicated to advocating for wild animals’ welfare and understanding through documentaries and public speaking engagements.

ArgoFilms LTD is her production company. She has produced 18 films. Keepers of the Wild (National Geographic & PBS 1992), The Last Frog (1996), The Secret Life of Cats (1999), The Urban Elephant (National Geographic & PBS NATURE 2000), Chimpanzees : An Unnatural History (2006), Crash: A Tale of Two Species (2008), Parrot Confidential (2013), and The Last Pig (2017).

In an April 2014 article in a Cape Cod periodical, Argo has said that the most satisfying aspect of her work is when it makes a difference. Her goal is to open eyes; and if people are given the facts, they will do what they can to improve life. The work of ArgoFilms is meant to “foster compassion for animals and to champion wildlife through film, providing a voice for those who have none.”

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Allison Ranked on the list of most popular Film Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Allison Argo celebrates birthday on December 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Allison Argo

1. Allison Argo is an American documentary filmmaker.
2. She has won numerous awards for her work.
3. Argo’s films focus on social and environmental issues.
4. Her most famous film is “The Last Pig”.
5. Argo has also worked as a producer and writer.
6. She founded her own production company, ArgoFilms.
7. Argo has collaborated with National Geographic and PBS.
8. Her films have been screened at festivals worldwide.
9. Argo is known for her intimate storytelling style.
10. She often works with animals in her documentaries.