Born in the southernmost region of the United States, Allen, a multifaceted and incredibly talented creative individual, has made the vibrant city of Los Angeles his permanent residence. As a masterful screenwriter, a skilled producer, and a prolific author, he has written a plethora of books, including the utterly captivating and intriguing "Mr. Pink: The True Story of the Transylvania Book Heist". This enthralling book served as the primary source of inspiration behind the widely acclaimed and highly praised film "American Animals", in which Allen makes a notable and memorable appearance as an interviewed story subject.
Allen has demonstrated his versatility as a writer by lending his literary skills to the narratives and conversations presented in the motion picture "Stealing Cars". His passion for recounting actual events has led him to transform his written work into cinematic features, with his subsequent two literary endeavors currently undergoing the process of being developed into films.