Fred Allen
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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...
Known For
Filmography
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
1991
as Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
as Self (Archive footage)
Judge for Yourself
1953
as Himself
O. Henry's Full House
1952
as Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
We're Not Married!
1952
as Steve Gladwyn
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self
Your Show of Shows
1950
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Fred Allen
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
Behind Your Radio Dial
1949
Is Everybody Listening?
1947
as Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program
It's in the Bag!
1945
as Fred Floogle
Love Thy Neighbor
1940
as Fred Allen
Buck Benny Rides Again
1940
as Fred Allen (voice)
Sally, Irene and Mary
1938
as Gabby Green
Thanks a Million
1935
as Ned Lyman
The Still Alarm
1930
as First Fireman
The Installment Collector
1929
as Newspaper Editor
Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
1929