Fred Allen
Fred Allen
Person

Fred Allen

Actor 1894-05-31 Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

John Florence Sullivan (May 31, 1894 – March 17, 1956), known professionally as Fred Allen, 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. His best-remembered gag was his long-running mock feud with friend and fellow comedian Jack Benny, but it was only part of his appeal; radio historian John Dunning (in On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio) wrote that Allen w...

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FILMOGRAPHY
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O. Henry's Full House

O. Henry's Full House

1952 · Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")

We're Not Married!

We're Not Married!

1952 · Steve Gladwyn

What's My Line?

What's My Line?

1950 · Self

The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

1950 · Fred Allen

The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950 · Self

Thanks a Million

Thanks a Million

1935 · Ned Lyman

Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio

Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio

1991 · Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)

It's in the Bag!

It's in the Bag!

1945 · Fred Floogle

Your Show of Shows

Your Show of Shows

1950 · TV

Sally, Irene and Mary

Sally, Irene and Mary

1938 · Gabby Green

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor

1940 · Fred Allen

Buck Benny Rides Again

Buck Benny Rides Again

1940 · Fred Allen (voice)

Behind Your Radio Dial

Behind Your Radio Dial

1949 · Movie

Is Everybody Listening?

1947 · Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program

The Great Radio Comedians

1971 · Self (Archive footage)

The Still Alarm

1930 · First Fireman

Judge for Yourself

1953 · Himself

Fred Allen's Prize Playlets

1929 · Movie

The Installment Collector

1929 · Newspaper Editor