Allison Guinn

Allison Guinn is an American television and stage actress. In 2024, she was nominated for a SAG Award for her ensemble work in Only Murders In The Building.[1]

Early life and education

Guinn grew up in Erwin, Tennessee, where she attended Unicoi County High School.[2][3] She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2004 with a degree in Communications[4] and attended Circle in the Square Theatre School.[5] There, she received the Bud Frank Award for Excellence in Theatre.[6]

Theatre credits

Year Production Role Category Ref
2008 Hair Tribe The Public Theater, Shakespeare in the Park [7]
2009 Tribe, Buddahdalirama u/s Broadway, Al Hirschfeld Theatre [8]
2010 Tribe West End, Gielgud Theatre [9]
2011 Buddhadalirama/Mother/Tribe, Jeanie u/s Broadway, St. James Theatre, return engagement [10]
2012 Noises Off Poppy Norton-Taylor Texas, Alley Theatre [11]
2013 On The Town Lucy Schmeeler Massachusetts, Barrington Stage Company [12]
2014 Lucy Schmeeler, Madame Dilly u/s, Hildy u/s Broadway, Lyric Theatre [13]
2016 The Legacy of Daisy Dean Performer Concert, 54 Below [14]
2016 A Taste of Things to Come Dottie Off-Broadway [15][16]
2017 Les Misérables Madame Thenardier National Tour [5]
2023 The Sore Loser Off-Broadway, MCC Theater [17]
2024 Tammy Faye Jan Crouch Broadway, Palace Theatre [18]
2025 Dear Everything Ensemble Concert, Terminal 5 [19]
2025 Huzzah! Lady Eve San Diego, Old Globe Theatre [20][21]
2026 Operation Mincemeat Johnny Bevan & Others u/s Broadway, John Golden Theatre [22]

Television credits

Year Show Role Ref
2022 Gay History Tour Actor [23]
2023 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Bunny [24][25]
2023 Only Murders In The Building KT Knoblauer (5 episodes) [26]

References

  1. ^ Smith, Joe. "SAG Nominee in the Building". East Tennessee State University. Archived from the original on 2025-11-11. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  2. ^ "Erwin native Allison Guinn cast in Broadway musical". WJHL 11 News. 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ Silvers, Ken (26 January 2024). "Erwin woman nominated for Hollywood SAG award". The Erwin Record. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  4. ^ "Allison Guinn - ETSU PRIDE Alumni Spotlight". East Tennessee State University - National Alumni Association.
  5. ^ a b "Allison Guinn Biography - Broadway Buzz". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  6. ^ "Hodge, communication students, alumni honored at luncheon". Johnson City Press. 2004-04-25. p. 4. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  7. ^ "Shakespeare in the Park, further cast announced for both Hamlet and Hair". New York Theatre Guide. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  8. ^ "Hair". Playbill. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  9. ^ "London Hair Tribe to Include Creek, Hawkins, Kern and Joy | Playbill". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  10. ^ "HAIR (2011)". Playbill. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Noises Off, With Josie de Guzman and Allison Guinn, Begins at the Alley Theatre May 25 | Playbill". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  12. ^ "On the Town, With Michael Rupert, Nancy Opel, Tony Yazbeck, Elizabeth Stanley and More at Barrington Stage". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-11-14. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  13. ^ "On The Town". Playbill. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Allison Guinn: The Legacy of Daisy Dean". 54 Below. 16 October 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  15. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (2016-11-18). "Review: 'A Taste of Things to Come' Is a Recipe for Catchy Musical Theater". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  16. ^ "A Taste of Things to Come Opens Tonight". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-08-16. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  17. ^ "Inaugural Hermitage Commissions Will Get Industry Presentations at MCC Theater". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-10-13. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  18. ^ "Tammy Faye". Playbill. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Photos: Dear Everything Plays 1-Night-Only Concert at Terminal 5". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  20. ^ Silvers, Ken (30 September 2025). "Erwin native Allison Guinn lands new role in San Diego play". The Erwin Record. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  21. ^ "The Reviews Are In for Huzzah!, From Legally Blonde Writers Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-10-18. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  22. ^ "All-American Cast Revealed for Broadway's Operation Mincemeat". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2026-02-14. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
  23. ^ "Gay History Tour". Adam Enright. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  24. ^ Petski, Denise (14 June 2021). "'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel': Jackie Hoffman & Allison Guinn Set To Recur On Season 4". Deadline.
  25. ^ "In the News: Jackie Hoffman and Allison Guinn Join Cast of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, More". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-09-14. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  26. ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (29 March 2023). "Stage Vets Don Darryl Rivera, Allison Guinn, Gerald Caesar Join Only Murders in the Building Season 3". Playbill.