Famous People with Name Allen

Allen Say            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Allen Say: is a Asian American author and illustrator best known for his book Grandfather's Journey, a picture book detailing his grandfather's voyage from Japan to the United States and back again, which won the 1994 Caldecott Medal. A quote from this story is, "Th

Allen Lee "Al" Geiberger, Sr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Allen Lee "Al" Geiberger, Sr.: is an American professional golfer who has won numerous golf tournaments.On June 10, 1977, in the second round of the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic played at the Colonial Country Club in Memphis, Tennessee, he became the first person in history to post a s

Allen Cunningham            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Allen Cunningham: is an American professional poker player. Cunningham studied civil engineering at UCLA before dropping out of school to play poker professionally. He began playing at 18 in Indian casinos. Cunningham plays online poker exclusively at Full Tilt Poker. Previously a Full Tilt sponsored pro, he became a full member of Team Full Tilt in October 2006.

Allen Hopkins            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Allen Hopkins: is an American professional pocket billiards (pool) player, professional billiards color commentator and BCA Hall of Fame inductee. He promotes multiple annual pool events and still competes as a professional contender. By the age of 17, he went professio

Allen Curtis Litzau            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Allen Curtis Litzau: is a featherweight professional boxer from Minnesota. Allen Litzau is the older brother of featherweight prospect Jason Litzau. Both are from St Paul, Minnesota. Allen Litzau won his professional debut in November 2002, but lost his next fight. On June 4

Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen: better known as Gracie Allen, was an American comedienne who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns. For contributions to the television industry, Gracie Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk

Fred Allen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Fred Allen: was an American comedian whose absurdist, pointed radio show (1934–1949) made him one of the most popular and forward-looking humorists in the so-called classic era of American radio.

Dayton Allen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Dayton Allen: was a comedian and voice actor. He was one of the "men in the street" on the '"Steve Allen Show."' His catch phrase was "Why not?" (pronounced "whooooyyy not!")Born Dayton Allen Bolke in New York City, he grew up in Mount Vernon, New York, where he gradua

Steve Allen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Steve Allen: was an American television personality, musician, actor, comedian, and writer. Though he got his start in radio, Allen is best-known for his television career. He first gained national attention as a guest host on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. He gradua

Marty Allen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marty Allen: is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He has worked as a comedy headliner in night clubs and as a dramatic actor in TV roles.Marty was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Louis and Elsie Alpern. After graduating from Taylor Allderdice High