Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
12/26/1921
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Stephen Valentine Patrick William AllenSteven AllenSteve Allen Jr.
Steve Allen
Biography
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen was an American television personality, radio personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, writer, and advocate of scientific skepticism. In 1954, he achieved national fame as the co-creator and first host of The Tonight Show, which was the first late night television talk show.
Though he got his start in radio, Allen is best known for his extensive network television career. He gained national attention as a guest host on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. After he hosted The Tonight Show, he went on to host numerous game and variety shows, including...
Known For
Casino
as Steve Allen
Warning Shot
as Steve Allen
Heart Beat
as Steve Allen
The Comic
as Steve Allen
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
as Self (archive footage)
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
as Self (archive footage)
Great Balls of Fire!
as Steve Allen
The Sunshine Boys
as Self
The Sunshine Boys
as Narrator of Fictional TV Program (uncredited)
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Bookstore Customer with Little Boy (uncredited)
Joys
as Self
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as Self (archive footage)
The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Self
Amazon Women on the Moon
as Steve Allen (segment "Roast Your Loved One")
The Ratings Game
as Steve Allen
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
College Confidential
as Steve MacInter
WWE WrestleMania VI
as Self
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as Self
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
as Radio Announcer