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Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Acting
26 Dec 1921
30 Oct 2000
New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen was an American television personality, radio personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, writer, and advocate of scientific skepticism. In 1954, he achieved national fame as the co-creator and first host of The Tonight Show, which was the first late night television talk show. Though he got his start in radio, Allen is best known for his extensive network television career. He gained national attention as a guest host on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Sco...

Also Known As

Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen, Steven Allen, Steve Allen Jr.

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