Amy Allen
Encyclopedia
Amy Allen is an American
actress and film crew
member who is best known for portraying the character Aayla Secura in the Star Wars
films. She worked behind the scenes on many different movies, including A.I. Artificial Intelligence, before she acted in Star Wars.
was being filmed, Allen was selected to portray Aayla Secura. The character was a last-minute addition to the Episode II script; she had been created for a licensed Star Wars comic book by Dark Horse Comics
and was added to the film after Lucas saw a cover illustration of the character. Allen had previously been cast as an extra in the DVD release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
as a Twi'lek as well.
She reprised her role as Aayla Secura in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
. Her character is killed by clone troopers as part of the Jedi Purge.
. Prior to being cast in the Star Wars films, she was employed behind the camera on the set of several other films. She first worked for Lucasfilm
during a break from filming Gangs of New York
.
Allen frequently makes appearances at conventions, including C2 and C3, SDCC 2005. At Celebration II, she participated in a panel discussion of "Women Who Kick."
United States
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actress and film crew
Film crew
Television crew positions are derived from those of film crew positions.A film crew is a group of people hired by a production company for the purpose of producing a film or motion picture. Crew are distinguished from cast, the Actors who appear in front of the camera or provide voices for...
member who is best known for portraying the character Aayla Secura in the Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
films. She worked behind the scenes on many different movies, including A.I. Artificial Intelligence, before she acted in Star Wars.
Acting career
A production assistant with Industrial Light & Magic at the time Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the ClonesStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 American epic space opera film directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas and Jonathan Hales. It is the fifth film to be released in the Star Wars saga and the second in terms of the series' internal chronology...
was being filmed, Allen was selected to portray Aayla Secura. The character was a last-minute addition to the Episode II script; she had been created for a licensed Star Wars comic book by Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
and was added to the film after Lucas saw a cover illustration of the character. Allen had previously been cast as an extra in the DVD release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the fourth film to be released in the Star Wars saga, as the first of a three-part prequel to the original Star Wars trilogy, as well as the first film in the saga in terms...
as a Twi'lek as well.
She reprised her role as Aayla Secura in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the sixth and final film released in the Star Wars saga and the third in terms of the series' internal chronology....
. Her character is killed by clone troopers as part of the Jedi Purge.
Personal life
Allen graduated from San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
. Prior to being cast in the Star Wars films, she was employed behind the camera on the set of several other films. She first worked for Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm Limited is an American film production company founded by George Lucas in 1971, based in San Francisco, California. Lucas is the company's current chairman and CEO, and Micheline Chau is the president and COO....
during a break from filming Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York is a 2002 historical film set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points district of New York City. It was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, and Kenneth Lonergan. The film was inspired by Herbert Asbury's 1928 nonfiction book, The Gangs of New...
.
Allen frequently makes appearances at conventions, including C2 and C3, SDCC 2005. At Celebration II, she participated in a panel discussion of "Women Who Kick."
External links
- Official Amy Allen Website at World Famous Comics
- From EU to Episode II: Aayla Secura Official starwars.com background on the character's inclusion in the films, includes biographical information about Allen.