Jean Allison died at the age of 94 on February 28, her family confirmed in an obituaryby People.
Although her loved ones did not reveal the cause of her death, the late actress died in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
The star is known for appearing in several television projects throughout her career, which spanned around three decades, such as Charlie’s Angels (1977) and also Bonanza (1960).
Allison was born on October 24, 1929 in New York City and graduated from Marymount High School.
He later attended and also graduated from Adelphi College located in the state of New York.
Jean Allison passed away at the age of 94 on February 28, which was confirmed by her family in an obituary, according to People; seen in 1973
Although the cause of her death was not revealed by her loved ones, the late actress died in Rancho Palos Verdes, California; seen in 1971 on the show Owen Marshall, Counselor At Law
Jean was discovered by an agent after her performance in a play titled Teach Me How to Cry, written by Patricia Joudry.
Her first credited role was in the anthology series General Electric Theater (1957), where she played the role of Ethel Keeley.
From there, she took on nearly 100 credited roles, according to the late actress. Official IMDB page. In addition to television, Allison also appeared on the big screen and starred in the 1958 film, Edgy Of Fury.
The drama also featured Michael Higgins, Lois Holmes, Doris Fesette and Malcolm Lee Beggs.
In 1960, she starred in an episode of Bonanza as the character Sally Byrnes and appeared in the hit legal drama series, Perry Mason, in 1961 also in one episode.
Jean later also starred in the show 77 Sunset Strip, as well as two episodes of Gunsmoke in 1970 and later again in 1974.
Other shows in which he played characters include Adam-12 and also four episodes of Emergency!
In the late 1970s, Allison starred in one episode of The Waltons and two episodes of Charlie’s Angels (1977) alongside Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith.
Jean was discovered by an agent after her performance in a play titled Teach Me How to Cry, written by Patricia Joudry; seen in the 1974 film The Elevator
In 1960, she starred in an episode of Bonanza as the character Sally Byrnes and appeared in the hit legal drama series, Perry Mason, in 1961 also in one episode; the Perry Mason show seen above
Other films he starred in during his long career were Devil’s Partner (1960), The Elevator (1974), A Cry For Help (1975) and Hardcore (1979).
Jean’s last credited acting role was in 1984, when he appeared in an episode of Highway To Heaven.
In 1951, Allison married fellow actor Lee Philips, who also attended the same college as Jean. However, the couple later divorced.
Four years later, the actress said ‘I do’ to FX Toole (Jerry Boyd), known for writing Million Dollar Baby (2004).
In the late 1970s, Allison starred in one episode of The Waltons and two episodes of Charlie’s Angels (1977) alongside Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith; Fawcett (top left) with Kate Jackson, David Doyle, Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith in Charlie’s Angels (1978)
The two welcomed a daughter, Erin, over the course of their marriage, which came to an end when they divorced in 1958, according to IMDB.
In 1960, she soon met Phil Toorvald, and the couple welcomed two children, Sven and Tina, while also adopting a third child.
Jean and Phil were married until his death in 1994. His final years were spent with cameraman Jack Couffer.
The two had first met decades earlier on the set of Edge Of Fury and formed a close bond until his death in 2021.