Acting
Jerry Allison
Born 1939-08-31
Hillsboro, Texas, U.S
Department: Acting
Biography
Jerry Ivan Allison (August 31, 1939 – August 22, 2022) was an American musician. He was best known as the drummer for the Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue", recorded with Buddy Holly. His only solo chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100 was "Real Wild Child", issued in 1958 under the name Ivan. Allison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Jerry Allison
TV
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The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
TMDB3.4
TV
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Classic Albums
1997
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The Girls on the Beach
1965
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Lawman Without a Gun
1979
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Movie
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Let There Be Drums!
2022
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Movie
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Buddy Holly: Rave On
2017
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The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985
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Movie
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Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (9 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Let There Be Drums! | Self | Movie | 2022 |
 | Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets | Self | Movie | 2019 |
| Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets | Co-Producer | Movie | 2019 |
 | Buddy Holly: Rave On | Self | Movie | 2017 |
 | Classic Albums | Self | TV Series | 1997 |
 | The Real Buddy Holly Story | Self | Movie | 1985 |
 | Lawman Without a Gun | Big Ed | Movie | 1979 |
 | The Girls on the Beach | Self | Movie | 1965 |
 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | TV Series | 1948 |