Fred Allen
Actor · Writer
Born May 31, 1894 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Active 1929–1956
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…
Filmography
O. Henry's Full House (1952) — Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")The Jack Benny Program (1950) — Fred AllenWe're Not Married! (1952) — Steve GladwynThe Still Alarm (1930) — First FiremanThanks a Million (1935) — Ned LymanYour Show of Shows (1950)Love Thy Neighbor (1940) — Fred AllenIt's in the Bag! (1945) — Fred FloogleSally, Irene and Mary (1938) — Gabby GreenIs Everybody Listening? (1947) — Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio ProgramBuck Benny Rides Again (1940) — Fred Allen (voice)The Installment Collector (1929) — Newspaper EditorBehind Your Radio Dial (1949)Fred Allen's Prize Playlets (1929)Success (1931) — Writer