{"id":3798,"date":"2022-07-19T16:09:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T23:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiccompass.com\/?p=3798"},"modified":"2026-08-30T21:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T04:40:06","slug":"doubling-down-with-the-007-double-john-allen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chiccompass.com\/wordpress\/doubling-down-with-the-007-double-john-allen\/","title":{"rendered":"Doubling Down with the 007 Double - John Allen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Doubling Down with the 007 Double - John Allen<\/h1>\n

By Joan S. Peck<\/p>\n<\/div>

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It\u2019s not every day that a man gets approached by an agent in 1996 who spotted his grey beard in a Boca Raton restaurant and offered him a gig, throwing an actor into Donald Trump\u2019s Mar-a-Lago swimming pool. Enter John Allen, the three-time Cloney Award Winner James Bond lookalike Sean Connery impersonator and Tribute Artist tops in the celebrity lookalike field. That award, as well as his six Reel-Awards, are considered Oscars in the celebrity impersonator industry.<\/p>\n

They told him, \u201cWe\u2019ll give you some beautiful girls, lots of martinis, and some nice cars to stand next to. And we\u2019ll pay ya\u2019. What do you think?\u201d<\/p>\n

John Allen has thrilled audiences worldwide with his James Bond appearances adding an elegance and sophistication expected from James Bond. Whether acting as Master of Ceremonies and recreating Sean Connery\u2019s famous voice while handing out awards or interacting with VIPs, John\u2019s on-stage ease and professionalism make every event exciting and memorable. That has earned him the privilege to work alongside Sean Connery as his stand-in double.<\/p>\n

\u201cI go to the biggest parties in the United States and around the world, and I\u2019m the star of the party, so that\u2019s not a bad thing,\u201d John says.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Born and raised in Philadelphia, John Allen became a professional actor at 16, touring with Summer Stock Productions, working with Howard Keel, Jean Wilder, Arlene Francis, Sir John Gillgood, and many others. Today, he has great respect for Sean Connery, the man whose image has given him a second, exciting life.<\/p>\n

John Allen has often been in Las Vegas, performing at different venues. Recently, he was at the 64th<\/sup> floor Skyfall Lounge at the Delano. Sometimes when John is in Las Vegas performing, he stays with Rob Garrett (the renowned Neil Diamond impersonator), and when Rob performs in Florida, he stays with John. A happy, mutual arrangement.<\/p>\n

A favorite gig? \u201cI enjoyed working with Sean Connery as his stand-in for four days for a German Tea Company. It was a lot of fun! Sean Connery earned $1 million a day. I worked for much less.\u201d [laughs].<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother favorite was filming a commercial for Samsung in Auckland, New Zealand. It comprised a Korean actress, a beautiful model, and me.\u201d<\/p>\n

When did your impersonation of Sean Connery take off? \u201cIn 2007, with it being 007, things began to get very busy. Combine that with being photographed with Sean Connery, and my career really took off.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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John Allen with actor Sean Connery<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

\u201cA funny story is when I worked with Jane Seymour in Washington D.C. She was the speaker, and I was the host for a payroll company out of Texas at their convention. I stayed at the Gaylor Palms Hotel, and the manager asked if I was pleased with my accommodations. I told him it wasn\u2019t up to Sean Connery\u2019s standards, and I was given the Presidential Suite. Later, he sent me up a bottle of bourbon.\u201d [laughs].<\/p>\n

What is upcoming for John Allen? \u201cI\u2019m getting calls almost every day now. I\u2019m going to be working with the CIA! It\u2019s for the men who used to work in the CIA who are running security companies who are having the conference.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso, I have an engagement at Star Island near Miami, where all the movie stars and famous people live. I won\u2019t know who hired me until I get there. It\u2019s very hush-hush, and I\u2019m not allowed to take pictures. I\u2019ve been to several parties for Tiger Woods and others.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cI really care about the people having a good time, having fun. I introduced [one honored guest] into her Majesty\u2019s secret service and said, \u2018his name is 008.\u2019 It\u2019s the shtick I do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fun-loving John Allen lives in Ocean Ridge, Florida, where he rides his bike daily and walks the beach. After a gall bladder infection gone awry a year ago, John Allen is grateful to be alive and determined to live each day with gusto. That\u2019s just who he is.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Find John Allen on Facebook at\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/johnallen007#<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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