Casey Ellison

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Casey Ellison
Born (1976-03-02) March 2, 1976 (age 47)
United States
OccupationActor
Years active1984–2002

Casey Ellison (born March 2, 1976 in the United States) is a former American actor who is famous for his role as Allen Anderson on the NBC sitcom Punky Brewster . [1] In 1986, he left the show and never appeared in the new 2021 revival.

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Career

Ellison had a recurring minor role on Mr. Belvedere , and has also guest-starred on episodes of Newhart , 21 Jump Street , and The Wonder Years . His last acting role was in the 2002 horror film Head Hunter.

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2002Head HunterPete Direct-to-DVD release
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1984–1987 Punky Brewster Allen Anderson24 episodes
1985–1986 It's Punky Brewster Allen AndersonVoice, 26 episodes
1985–1988 Mr. Belvedere Miles Knobnoster10 episodes, plus 1 as a different character
1986 Foofur Voice4 episodes
1987 Newhart 1 episode
1989The Ryan White StoryHeathTelevision film
21 Jump Street Young Jack Archer1 episode
CBS Schoolbreak Special Karl1 episode
The Munsters Today Brad Penmann1 episode
1990 The Wonder Years Mark Bernstein1 episode
1991 Perfect Harmony OrvilleTelevision film
Christmas on Division StreetDerek WithersTelevision film

Award nominations

YearAwardResultCategorySeries
1986 Young Artist Awards NominatedBest Young Supporting Actor in a Television SeriesPunky Brewster
1988Best Animation Voice Over GroupIt's Punky Brewster(Shared with Teddy Field III, Ami Foster, Soleil Moon Frye, and Cherie Johnson)

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  1. Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 864. ISBN   978-0-7864-6477-7.