Born in the American south and living in Los Angeles, Allen is a screenwriter, producer, and author of multiple books, including "Mr. Pink" the true story of the Transylvania Book Heist, the book that inspired the internationally acclaimed film, "American Animals" in which he appears as an interviewed story subject. Additionally he was a contributing writer to the stories and interviews behind the film "Stealing Cars." Allen specializes in true stories and adaptations his next two books have bee ...