| Birth Day | May 31, 1894 |
| Birth Place | Cambridge, MA |
| Age | 125 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 17, 1956 (age 61) |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Witty host known for his work during America's Golden Age of radio. He hosted the popular Fred Allen Show from 1939 until 1949.
As a young man, he was employed by the Boston Public library and also worked as a vaudeville performer.
He had a long-running mock feud with
He married Portland Hoffa in 1928.
He was good friends with actor Cary Grant.
