| Who is it? | Actor, Writer |
| Birth Day | April 16, 1945 |
| Age | 78 YEARS OLD |
| Preceded by | Jim Longley |
| Succeeded by | Chellie Pingree |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Diana Allen |
| Residence | Portland, Maine |
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College (B.A.) Oxford University (B.Phil.) Harvard Law School (J.D.) |
| Profession | attorney, political assistant |
Tom Allen, a renowned actor and writer, has established a formidable career in the entertainment industry. Born in 1945, Allen has carved his notable place in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around the range of $100K to $1M, signifying his professional success. With his undeniable talent and multifaceted abilities, Allen continues to captivate audiences with his remarkable performances and his ability to engage through his exceptional writing skills. His impressive net worth reflects the recognition he has received for his enduring contributions to the world of entertainment.
He entered the field of politics when he became a staff member for Governor Kenneth M. Curtis and later for Senator Edmund S. Muskie. Allen was elected to the city council of Portland, Maine in 1989 and served as the city's mayor between 1991–1992 before winning election to the House. Allen ran for Governor in 1994, losing to Joe Brennan in the Democratic primary.
Allen fought Republican efforts to weaken environmental rollbacks between 1996 and 2007. Allen called for a pay-as-you-go system that would require offsets to pay for new tax cuts and new spending while on the Budget Committee, much like the system Democrats enacted in their first 100 hours of Congressional control in the 110th Congress.
Allen was first elected in 1996, defeating Republican incumbent James Longley, Jr. with 55 percent of votes cast to Longley's 45 percent. Allen was re-elected five times, receiving over 55 percent of the vote each time in his district, until his defeat in his 2008 run for the U.S. Senate. After, Allen was appointed President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers and began his term on May 1, 2009. His book Dangerous Convictions: What's Really Wrong with the U.S. Congress came out in 2013.
