Deceased
How Did Fred Allen Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 61John Florence Sullivan, known professionally as Fred Allen, was an American comedian. His absurdist, topically pointed radio program The Fred Allen Show (1932–1949) made him one of the most popular and forward-looking humorists in the Golden Age of American radio.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Bob Hope's World of ComedyMovie | Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) | 82 |
| 1953 | Judge for YourselfSeries | Himself | 59 |
| 1952 | We're Not Married!Movie | Steve Gladwyn | 58 |
| 1952 | O. Henry's Full HouseMovie | Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief") | 58 |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny ProgramSeries | Fred Allen | 56 |
| 1950 | What's My Line?Series | Self | 56 |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy HourSeries | Self | 56 |
| 1950 | Your Show of ShowsSeries | — | 56 |
| 1947 | Is Everybody Listening?Movie | Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program | 53 |
| 1940 | Love Thy NeighborMovie | Fred Allen | 46 |
| 1940 | Buck Benny Rides AgainMovie | Fred Allen (voice) | 46 |
| 1938 | Sally, Irene and MaryMovie | Gabby Green | 44 |
| 1935 | Thanks a MillionMovie | Ned Lyman | 41 |
| 1930 | The Still AlarmMovie | First Fireman | 36 |
| 1929 | The Installment CollectorMovie | Newspaper Editor | 35 |
| 1929 | Fred Allen's Prize PlayletsMovie | — | 35 |