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Eugene Charles Allen (July 14, 1919 – March 31, 2010) was an American waiter and butler who worked for the US government at the White House for 34 years until he retired as the head butler in 1986. Allen's life was the inspiration for the 2013 film The Butler.
- American
- July 14, 1919, Buckingham County, Virginia, U.S.
- Butler
- March 31, 2010 (aged 90), Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.
Feb 9, 2017 · Eugene Allen served in the White House for 34 years, assisting eight presidents and witnessing major events in American history. Learn about his life, career, and legacy from the White House Historical Association.
Apr 3, 2010 · April 3, 2010. WASHINGTON (AP) — Eugene Allen, a White House butler who served presidents from Harry Truman through Ronald Reagan, died Wednesday in Takoma Park, Md. He was 90 and lived in...
Aug 4, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Eugene Allen, who worked as a butler in the White House for 34 years and witnessed many historic events. Find out how he was portrayed in the film The Butler and what he did after his retirement.
Apr 4, 2010 · Associated Press. Eugene Allen, a White House butler who served presidents from Harry S. Truman through Ronald Reagan, has died. He was 90. Allen died of renal failure Wednesday at a hospital...
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Oct 11, 2016 · Eugene Allen (1919–2010) was a butler who served eight presidents from 1952 to 1986. He met famous people, traveled to Europe, and witnessed historical events, such as the assassination of JFK and the inauguration of Obama.
Aug 21, 2013 · Eugene Allen served eight presidents as a butler and maître d’ at the White House for 34 years. Listen to his interviews with Smithsonian Folkways, the documentary that also features other residence staff.
