Allen, Woody
Syllabification: (Al·len, Woody)
Pronunciation: /ˈalən/
Definition of Allen, Woody
- (1935-), US movie director, writer, and actor; born Allen Stewart Konigsberg. He has starred in most of his movies, many of which humorously explore themes of neuroses and sexual inadequacy. Notable movies: Bananas (1971), Play It Again, Sam (1972), Sleeper (1973), Annie Hall (1977), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), and Small Time Crooks (2000).