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Phillip Richard Allen (26 March 1939 – 1 March 2012; age 72) was the actor who played Captain Esteban in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
He is known for numerous television and film guest appearances. Appearing beside Merritt Butrick as David Marcus, Allen had coincidentally already played a character named David Marcus himself, in 1977 on Lou Grant.
His most consistent work was on the short-lived television series The Bad News Bears, which also featured Catherine Hicks.
Allen passed away on 1 March 2012.