Marshall Scot Allman is an American actor. He is known to television audiences for his role as L. J. Burrows on the Fox television series Prison Break. He is also known for playing Tommy Mickens on True Blood.
Allman was born in Texas, the son of Idanell (née Brown) and James Martin Allman Jr. As he grew up he was talented in soccer and art. Allman played club and school soccer and is deeply interested in contemporary music. After graduating from Austin High School in 2002, he chose to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles over studying art in New York City. Allman is a Christian, and in an interview he stated, "Any time someone tries to represent their idea of God it's paramount to remember that you're an imperfect person leading a flawed life."Allman has also made guest appearances on shows such as Without a Trace, Boston Public, Malcolm in the Middle, The Practice, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Phil of the Future, Close to Home, Cold Case, Saving Grace, Eli Stone, Grey's Anatomy, Mad Men, Bates Motel, and The Closer. In November 2009, Allman won the role of Tommy Mickens in the third season of True Blood. Allman has also done voice over work, such as on Breathe Bible. Allman's film credits include Shallow Ground, Little Black Book, Dishdogz and The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle.
