Eddie Allen, a native of Baltimore and Towson alumnus, has been enamored with performance from a young age, his fascination with the stage and screen stemming from a profound influence that transcends mere coincidence. As he revealed in a 2012 interview, his mother's passion for drama, inherited from her own experiences as an actress who fled Baghdad, Iraq, during a tumultuous period in her life, instilled in him a love for acting, playmaking, and embracing the complexities and nuances of life. This early exposure to the world of drama, coupled with his mother's own stories of resilience and survival, laid the foundation for Eddie's future pursuits in the performing arts.
Meanwhile, his father, Paul Stephen Allen, also known as Panos Sarkis Peltekian, had a rich and storied background, having served with the British Army in World War I after escaping Turkey and the Armenian genocide, a traumatic event that would have a lasting impact on his family's history.
As Eddie ventured into his twenties, he embarked upon a transformative odyssey of self-exploration, traversing the length and breadth of the country with a renowned Comedia Del'Arte troupe and a mesmerizing One-Man-Mime-Show, honing his craft and cultivating a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him.
Eventually, the siren song of stability and the tantalizing prospect of working within the esteemed realms of film and television beckoned, prompting him to bid farewell to the nomadic lifestyle and relocate to the vibrant metropolis of New York City, where he could leverage his skills and experience to further his career.
However, it was in the sun-kissed city of Los Angeles, where he settled in 1983, that Eddie's life took a dramatic turn, as he crossed paths with the love of his life, Anamyn Turowski, with whom he would go on to build a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
Together, Eddie and Anamyn welcomed two precious sons into their family, Ian and Oliver, who would bring joy and fulfillment to their lives, and serve as a constant reminder of the boundless love and happiness that their union had brought forth.
In the year 2007, the family made a significant move, relocating back to the East Coast, ultimately settling in the picturesque region of upstate New York. Eddie has been vocal about his enthusiasm for being back on the East Coast, genuinely appreciating the dynamic and ever-changing seasonal patterns, and has found inspiration in the natural surroundings to pursue his long-standing passion for writing.
In the year 2011, Eddie co-wrote and performed the play "Finding Fathers" alongside his esteemed writing partner and close friend, Rob Leo Roy. This collaborative effort marks a notable milestone in Eddie's career, as he continues to work alongside Rob on a new play, delving into the profound themes of brotherhood and the intricate complexities of life.
