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Allison Anders

Born 1954 · Ashland, Kentucky, USA · Active 1984–2025

Allison Anders, born in 1954, is an American independent filmmaker and actor who appeared in American Grindhouse (2010). Her work often reflects a deep understanding of the independent film landscape, showcasing the gritty charm of cult cinema. While she is renowned for her directing, her presence in American Grindhouse highlights the intersection of art and exploitation, contributing to the film's exploration of the genre's impact on American culture.

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American Grindhouse

2011 ★ 6.8

as Herself

This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

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Orange Is the New Black

Filmography

63 credits

2020s 4 credits

2025

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell as Self

Movie

2023

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed as Self - Director (voice)

Movie ★ 5.7

2022

Only in Theaters as Self

Movie ★ 4.2

2020

Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? as Self

Movie ★ 2.0

2010s 4 credits

2019

Hal as Self

Movie ★ 6.6

2016

Shirley Clarke: The Artist with the Lens as Self

Movie

2011

American Grindhouse● as Herself

Movie ★ 6.8

2010

Iconoclast as Herself

Movie ★ 8.5

2000s 10 credits

2009

Tales from the Script as Self

Movie ★ 6.5

2009

A Tribute to Douglas Sirk by Allison Anders as Self

Movie

2009

The One Man Beatles

Movie

2008

Acting for Douglas Sirk as Self

Movie

2007

Indie Sex as Self

TV ★ 5.2

2006

This Film Is Not Yet Rated as Self - Director of 'Gas - Food - Lodging'

Movie ★ 7.1

2006

Wanderlust as Herself

Movie ★ 5.9

2002

The Making of Border Radio as Self

Movie

2002

Sundance 20 as Herself

Movie ★ 10.0

2000

Welcome to Hollywood as Allison Anders

Movie ★ 4.1

1990s 4 credits

1995

Cinefile: Reel Women as Self

Movie

1994

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder as Self

Movie ★ 6.0

1993

Made in the USA as Self

Movie ★ 2.0

1993

Intimate Portrait as Self

TV ★ 4.5

Crew Credits

2010s 14 credits

2018

Mayans M.C. Director

TV ★ 8.0

2018

Sorry for Your Loss Director

TV ★ 6.9

2017

Beaches Director

Movie ★ 6.1

2017

Riverdale Director

TV ★ 8.4

2016

Graves Director

TV ★ 5.0

2015

I Believe in Unicorns Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.4

2014

TURN: Washington's Spies Director

TV ★ 7.1

2014

The Affair Director

TV ★ 6.7

2013

Ring of Fire Director

Movie ★ 5.2

2013

Strutter Producer

Movie

2013

Strutter Director

Movie

2013

Strutter Writer

Movie

2013

Orange Is the New Black Director

TV ★ 7.6

2011

A Crush on You Director

Movie ★ 5.7

2000s 10 credits

2009

Southland Director

TV ★ 7.9

2008

The Mentalist Director

TV ★ 8.4

2007

The Pacific and Eddy Executive Producer

Movie ★ 3.8

2006

Men in Trees Director

TV ★ 6.6

2006

What About Brian Director

TV ★ 6.1

2004

The L Word Director

TV ★ 7.7

2003

Cold Case Director

TV ★ 7.8

2001

Things Behind the Sun Writer

Movie ★ 6.0

2001

Things Behind the Sun Director

Movie ★ 6.0

2000

Grosse Pointe Director

TV ★ 7.6

1990s 12 credits

1999

Sugar Town Director

Movie ★ 4.6

1999

Sugar Town Writer

Movie ★ 4.6

1998

Sex and the City Director

TV ★ 7.4

1997

Lover Girl Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.9

1996

Grace of My Heart Director

Movie ★ 6.1

1996

Grace of My Heart Writer

Movie ★ 6.1

1995

Four Rooms Director

Movie ★ 5.9

1995

Four Rooms Writer

Movie ★ 5.9

1994

Mi Vida Loca Writer

Movie ★ 6.6

1994

Mi Vida Loca Director

Movie ★ 6.6

1992

Gas Food Lodging Director

Movie ★ 6.3

1992

Gas Food Lodging Screenplay

Movie ★ 6.3

1980s 3 credits

1987

Border Radio Director

Movie ★ 5.6

1987

Border Radio Writer

Movie ★ 5.6

1984

Paris, Texas Production Assistant

Movie ★ 8.1

s 2 credits

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In the Echo Director

Movie

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In the Echo Writer

Movie