No photo available. Represent Fred Allen? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 7,303 this week

Fred Allen (I) (1894–1956)

Actor | Writer | Soundtrack

Fred Allen, the well-known comedian who went on to star in radio, television, and film, was born John Florence Sullivan in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1894 and educated at Boston University. His Broadway shows include "The Passing Show of 1922" and "The Greenwich Village Follies". He produced... See full bio »

Born:

John Florence Sullivan
in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Died:

(age 61) in New York City, New York, USA
Jack Benny and Fred Allen circa 1950s 173-432 Bob Hope with Jimmy Durante and Fred Allen C. 1942
2 photos | 1 video | 17 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Into the Abyss – review
31 March 2012 4:07 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News
[Review] Into the Abyss
10 November 2011 8:00 AM, PST | The Film Stage
Werner Herzog journeys "Into the Abyss"
9 November 2011 11:40 AM, PST | IFC
See all 17 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
funniest people ever
a list of 200 people by smith-d-c created 29 Sep 2010
 
image of name
The Funniest People
a list of 414 people by blueish35 created 9 months ago
 
image of name
Gates of Heaven Hawthorne
a list of 31 people by Syl created 8 months ago
 
image of name
Hollywood Invoices
a list of 123 people by blueish35 created 3 months ago
 
image of name
Actors that have worked with Howard Hawks
a list of 218 people by jimmy_hamill-997-495389 created 3 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Fred Allen.
2 wins See more awards »
Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (12 titles)
1956 The Christophers (TV series)
– Washington Speaks for Himself (1956)
 
1953 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Fred Allen
– Fred Allen Show (1953) … Fred Allen
 
1953 All Star Revue (TV series)
Guest Comedian
– Episode #3.26 (1953) … Guest Comedian
 
1952 Full House
Sam 'Slick' Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
 
1952 We're Not Married!
Steven S. 'Steve' Gladwyn
 
1945 It's in the Bag!
Fred F. Trumble Floogle
 
1940 Love Thy Neighbor
Fred Allen
 
1938 Sally, Irene and Mary
Gabriel 'Gabby' Green
 
1935 Thanks a Million
Ned Lyman
 
1930 The Still Alarm (short)
 
1929 Fred Allen's Prize Playlets (short)
 
1929 The Installment Collector (short)
The Newspaper Editor
 
Show ShowWriter (5 titles)
1945 It's in the Bag! (screen treatment)
 
1935 Thanks a Million (contributor to dialogue - uncredited)
 
1931 Success (short) (story)
 
1929 Faint Heart (short) (story)
 
1929 Fred Allen's Prize Playlets (short) (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
1945 It's in the Bag! (performer: "The Curse of an Aching Heart" 1913 - uncredited, "Sweet Genevieve" 1869 - uncredited)
 
1935 Thanks a Million (performer: "Happy Days Are Here Again" 1929 - uncredited / "Square Deal Party" 1935 - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2012 Dream Job (short) (in memory of)
 
1984 George Carlin: Carlin on Campus (TV movie) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (16 titles)
1970 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.181 (1970) … Himself
 
1956 Project XX (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– The Jazz Age (1956) … Himself - Narrator
 
1953-1956 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Panelist / Himself / Himself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 11 March 1956 (1956) … Himself - Panelist
– Episode dated 4 March 1956 (1956) … Himself - Panelist
– Episode dated 26 February 1956 (1956) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 February 1956 (1956) … Himself - Panelist
– Episode dated 12 February 1956 (1956) … Himself
See all 67 episodes »
 
1955 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Celebrity Guest
– Episode dated 13 April 1955 (1955) … Celebrity Guest
 
1954 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
Bartender / George Bidwell / Himself / …
– Fred Allen's Sketchbook (1954) … Himself / George Bidwell / Bartender / Ogburn
 
1954 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Connie Haines (1954) … Himself
 
1953 Judge for Yourself (TV series)
Himself / Host
 
1951-1953 All Star Revue (TV series)
Himself - Guest Comedian / Himself - Comedian
– Episode #3.31 (1953) … Himself - Guest Comedian
– Episode #1.33 (1951) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #1.23 (1951) … Himself - Guest Comedian
 
1951 Chesterfield Sound Off Time (TV series)
Himself (Alternate Host, 1951-1952)
 
1950-1951 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself - Comedian
– Episode #1.40 (1951) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #1.32 (1951) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #1.19 (1951) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #1.15 (1950) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.11 (1950) … Himself - Host
See all 7 episodes »
 
1951 Your Show of Shows (TV series)
Himself - Guest Performer
– Episode #2.25 (1951) … Himself - Guest Performer
 
1948 We, the People (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.1 (1948) … Himself - Host
 
1948 Behind Your Radio Dial (documentary short)
Himself
 
1947 Is Everybody Listening? (documentary short)
Himself - Fred Allen Radio Program
 
1940 Buck Benny Rides Again
Himself - on Radio (voice)
 
1937 The March of Time Volume IV, Issue 5 (documentary short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
1991 Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio (documentary)
Himself - Predicts Demise of Radio (uncredited)
 
1984 TV's Funniest Game Show Moments (TV special)
Himself
 
1984 The Great Standups (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1970-1976 Happy Days (TV series)
 
1961 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series)
 
1950 Screen Snapshots 2856: It Was Only Yesterday (short)
Fred Allen
 
1941 The Great American Broadcast
Fred Allen (uncredited)
 

Related Videos

We're Not Married! -- Trailer for this comedy about a man who marries couples without the authority to do so
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

The Little Show. (1929). Musical revue. Songs primarily by Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz. Sketches by George S. Kaufman, Fred Allen, Newman Levy, Marya Mannes, Earle Crooker, Paul James, Kay Swift, and Grace Henry. Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Directed by Dwight Wiman. Music Box Theatre: 30 Apr 1929-... See more »

Publicity Listings:

6 Print Biographies  | 1 Article  | See more »
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I learned law so well, the day I graduated I sued the college and got my tuition fees back. See more »

Trivia:

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith; pg. 10-12. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387 See more »

Trademark:

Played the clarinet See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini