Dennis Allen (TV comedian)
Dennis Roy Allen (June 10, 1940 – December 1, 1995) was an actor and comedian. He was a regular cast member on
Life and career
Born and raised in Raytown, Missouri, Allen earned a Bachelor and master's degrees from the Boston University College of Fine Arts.[6] After completing his education, he moved to New York and began his career performing in an Off-Broadway music revue of material by Julius Monk in the Plaza 9 club at the Plaza Hotel.[6] He spent next four years performing sketch comedy in New York clubs, and working as an actor in radio and television commercials.[6]
In 1968, Allen was cast as
After the show ended, he returned to Missouri and resided in Kansas City. During this time he struggled with substance abuse. After receiving treatment, he recovered and worked for a time with a program that assisted boys who were emotionally disturbed.[6]
Allen resumed his career as an actor in regional theatre in Kansas City and the surrounding region, often portraying comedic roles.[6]
He died in Kansas City, Missouri of lung cancer at the age of 55.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Dennis Allen, cast member of 'Laugh-In,' dies at 55", The Buffalo News, December 4, 1995
- ^ "Dennis Allen Biography". Fandango. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ "Clownaround Original Broadway Cast - 1972 Broadway". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ "ClownAround – The Original Show Album 1972". Masterworks Broadway. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ "I'm Learning To Share!: Ruth Buzzi featured in Gene Kelly's ClownAround (1972 theater program)". Learning2share.blogspot.com. 2009-04-19. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ a b c d e f "Obituaries: Dennis Allen". Variety. Vol. 361, no. 11. January 22, 1996. pp. 111–112.
External links
- Dennis Allen at IMDb
- Dennis Allen at TV Guide