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Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000) was an American television and radio personality, comedian, musician, composer, writer, and actor. 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.
Steve Allen was born on December 26, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Casino (1995), The Player (1992) and College Confidential (1960). He was married to Jayne Meadows and Dorothy Goodman. He died on October 30, 2000 in Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA.
May 17, 2024 · Steve Allen, pioneer American television entertainer, versatile author, songwriter, and comedian who performed in radio, motion pictures, and theater as well as television. He was perhaps best known for creating and hosting what became The Tonight Show, which set the standard for TV talk shows.
Steve Allen was born on 26 December 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Casino (1995), The Player (1992) and College Confidential (1960). He was married to Jayne Meadows and Dorothy Goodman. He died on 30 October 2000 in Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Nov 1, 2000 · Steve Allen, the versatile entertainer who created the ''Tonight'' show for NBC in 1953 and was widely regarded as a founding father of the late-night talk show, died on Monday at the home of his...
Steve Allen, the author of 54 published books, ranging in subject matter from poetry through short stories, humor, autobiography and politics, was also the composer and lyricist of the stage musical Sophie, about the late Sophie Tucker; and, in 1986, he composed the score for the CBS-TV version of Alice in Wonderland.
Steve Allen's Official Website, Founder of the Tonight Show
Tonight Starring Steve Allen is an American talk show hosted by Steve Allen. It was the first version of what eventually became known as The Tonight Show. Tonight was the first late-night talk show, as well as the first late night television series of any kind to achieve long-term success.
Nov 1, 2000 · Steve Allen, the zany comedian and witty social commentator whose career zipped at warp speed from one occupation to the next--from hosting the original “Tonight” show to lecturing...
Steve Allen, orig. Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen, (born Dec. 26, 1921, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 30, 2000, Encino, Calif.), U.S. entertainer and songwriter. He appeared as a comedian on radio in the 1940s before moving to late-night television, where he created and hosted The Tonight Show (1954–57) and The Steve Allen Show ...
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