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Fred Allen

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Fred Allen (May 31, 1894 – March 17, 1956) was an American comedian whose absurdist, topically pointed radio show (1932–1949) made him one of the most popular and forward-looking humorists in the so-called classic era of American radio
Born: Thu, May 31 1894
Birthplace: Cambridge - Massachusetts - USA

Death: Sat, Mar 17 1956
Fred Allen is 61 years old
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Poster of The Great Radio Comedians
The Great Radio Comedians
Fred Allen would have been no older than
61 in The Great Radio Comedians
as 'Self (Archive footage)'.
Tue, May 11 1971
Poster of O. Henry's Full House
O. Henry's Full House
Fred Allen was
58 in O. Henry's Full House
as 'Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")'.
Thu, Aug 07 1952
Poster of We're Not Married!
We're Not Married!
Fred Allen was
58 in We're Not Married!
as 'Steve Gladwyn'.
Fri, Jul 11 1952
Poster of Behind Your Radio Dial
Behind Your Radio Dial
Fred Allen was
54 in Behind Your Radio Dial
Sun, Jan 09 1949
Poster of Is Everybody Listening?
Is Everybody Listening?
Fred Allen was
53 in Is Everybody Listening?
as 'Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program'.
Fri, Sep 05 1947
Poster of It's in the Bag!
It's in the Bag!
Fred Allen was
50 in It's in the Bag!
as 'Fred Floogle'.
Sat, Apr 21 1945
Poster of Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
Fred Allen was
46 in Love Thy Neighbor
as 'Fred Allen'.
Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again
Fred Allen was
46 in Buck Benny Rides Again
as 'Fred Allen (voice)'.
Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Sally, Irene and Mary
Sally, Irene and Mary
Fred Allen was
43 in Sally, Irene and Mary
as 'Gabby Green'.
Fri, Mar 04 1938
Poster of Thanks a Million
Thanks a Million
Fred Allen was
41 in Thanks a Million
as 'Ned Lyman'.
Wed, Nov 13 1935
Poster of The Still Alarm
The Still Alarm
Fred Allen was
36 in The Still Alarm
as 'First Fireman'.
Mon, Jun 30 1930
Poster of Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
Fred Allen was
35 in Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
Mon, Nov 25 1929
Poster of The Installment Collector
The Installment Collector
Fred Allen was
34 in The Installment Collector
as 'Newspaper Editor'.
Fri, Apr 19 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Judge for Yourself
Judge for Yourself
Fred Allen was
59+ in Judge for Yourself
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1953
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Fred Allen was
56+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'Fred Allen'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Fred Allen was
56+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Fred Allen was
55+ in Your Show of Shows
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Fred Allen was
55+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Panelist, Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950