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Allan Carr (born Allan Solomon; May 27, 1937 – June 29, 1999) was an American producer and manager of stage for the screen. He was nominated for numerous awards, winning a Tony Award and two People's Choice Awards, and was named Producer of the Year by the National Association of Theatre Owners.
Jun 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Allan Carr, the closeted, caftan-wearing producer who made Grease, Can't Stop the Music, and the infamous Oscars show. The documentary features interviews with celebrities, animations, and archival footage of Carr's flamboyant and influential career.
- Daniel Reynolds
- 3 min
Allan Carr was a producer and writer who worked on Grease, Can't Stop the Music and La Cage aux Folles. He also produced the infamous 61st Academy Awards show that became a laughing stock and a lawsuit.
- May 27, 1937
- June 29, 1999
Jul 1, 1999 · Allan Carr, the producer behind the popular movie musical ''Grease'' and the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit ''La Cage aux Folles,'' died on Tuesday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Allan Carr was a flamboyant and influential producer of Broadway musicals and Hollywood films, such as La Cage aux Folles and Grease. He died of cancer in 1999, after a long career of discovering and managing stars and creating hits.
Allan Carr was a film and TV producer and writer who worked on Grease (1978), Can't Stop the Music (1980) and Grease 2 (1982). He also devised the ad campaign for Saturday Night Fever (1977) and died of liver cancer in 1999.
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May 18, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Allan Carr, the producer of "Grease" and "La Cage aux Folles", who threw the legendary parties of the 1970s. The documentary "The Fabulous Allan Carr" explores his impact on the gay community and the entertainment industry.
