Personal Info
John Florence Sullivan
Fred Allen
Acting
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) wrote that Allen was radio's most admired comedian and most frequently censored. A master adlibber…
Filmography
Movies
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
as Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
as Self (Archive footage)
O. Henry's Full House
as Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
We're Not Married!
as Steve Gladwyn
Behind Your Radio Dial
Is Everybody Listening?
as Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program
It's in the Bag!
as Fred Floogle
Buck Benny Rides Again
as Fred Allen (voice)
Love Thy Neighbor
as Fred Allen
