Fred Allen

Acting

15 Movies 5 TV Shows

Born

May 31, 1894

Died

March 17, 1956

Place of Birth

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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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…