Fred Allen

Fred Allen

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-remem…

Filmography

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
1950 · TV
as Fred Allen
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
1950 · TV
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 · TV
as Self
Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
1950 · TV
O. Henry's Full House
O. Henry's Full House
1952 · Movie
as Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
We're Not Married!
We're Not Married!
1952 · Movie
as Steve Gladwyn
Sally, Irene and Mary
Sally, Irene and Mary
1938 · Movie
as Gabby Green
It's in the Bag!
It's in the Bag!
1945 · Movie
as Fred Floogle
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
1940 · Movie
as Fred Allen
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
1991 · Movie
as Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)
Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again
1940 · Movie
as Fred Allen (voice)
Thanks a Million
Thanks a Million
1935 · Movie
as Ned Lyman
Behind Your Radio Dial
Behind Your Radio Dial
1949 · Movie