Fred Allen
Acting
Born May 31, 1894 — Died March 17, 1956
From Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as John Florence Sullivan
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-remem...
Filmography
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)
19917.6
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Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1976
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The Great Radio Comedians
Self (Archive footage)
19718.0
O. Henry's Full House
Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
19526.9
We're Not Married!
Steve Gladwyn
19525.9
Behind Your Radio Dial
1949
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Is Everybody Listening?
Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program
19476.5
It's in the Bag!
Fred Floogle
19456.3
Love Thy Neighbor
Fred Allen
19407.3
Buck Benny Rides Again
Fred Allen (voice)
19405.0
Sally, Irene and Mary
Gabby Green
19386.8
Thanks a Million
Ned Lyman
19356.5
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The Still Alarm
First Fireman
19309.0
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Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
1929
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The Installment Collector
Newspaper Editor
1929