Steve Allen

Personal Info

Birthday

December 26, 1921

Day of Death

2000-10-30

(78 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen

Steven Allen

Steve Allen Jr.

Steve Allen

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 Scouts. After he hosted The Tonight Show, he went on to host numerous game and variety shows, including his own The Steve Allen Show, I've Got a Secret, and The New Steve Allen Show.