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Steve Allen was an American comedian, actor, musician, and writer. He was best known for his work on the television variety show The Steve Allen Show, which he hosted from 1956 to 1961. He was also the first host of the Tonight Show, which he hosted from 1954 to 1957. Allen was born in New York City on December 26, 1921. He attended New York University and the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied music and drama. Allen began his career as a jazz musician, playing the piano in nightclubs and on the radio. He also wrote and performed comedy sketches on the radio. In the 1950s, he began appearing on television, hosting his own variety show, The Steve Allen Show, which ran from 1956 to 1961. He was also the first host of the Tonight Show, which he hosted from 1954 to 1957. Allen wrote more than 50 books, including novels, plays, and collections of essays and jokes. He also wrote and composed music, including the theme song for The Steve Allen Show. Allen won four Emmy Awards and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1993. He died on October 30, 2000, at the age of 78.

Popular As Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen
Occupation soundtrack,actor,producer
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 26 December, 1921
Birthday 26 December
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 30 October, 2000
Died Place Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Steve Allen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Steve Allen height is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .

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Height 6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Who Is Steve Allen's Wife?

His wife is Jayne Meadows (31 July 1954 - 30 October 2000) ( his death) ( 1 child), Dorothy Goodman (23 August 1943 - 1952) ( divorced) ( 3 children)

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Wife Jayne Meadows (31 July 1954 - 30 October 2000) ( his death) ( 1 child), Dorothy Goodman (23 August 1943 - 1952) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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Steve Allen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Steve Allen worth at the age of 79 years old? Steve Allen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Steve Allen's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

2009

Appears on a 44¢ USA commemorative postage stamp, issued August 11, 2009, in the Early TV Memories issue honoring "The Tonight Show". Allen hosted the first incarnation of the program, which was called simply The Tonight Show (1953).

2000

Prolific composer/lyricist of some 2000+ songs, the best known of which are "This Could Be the Start of Something" (his theme song), "Pretend You Don't See Her" (a top-ten hit for Jerry Vale), "Impossible", and "Gravy Waltz" (a top-40 instrumental hit for Allen himself in 1962, and a jazz standard today).

1992

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith; pg. 12-13. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387.

1986

Named to Academy of Television Arts and Sciences [ATAS/NATAS] "Hall of Fame" in 1986.

1956

On just his second The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1951) program, as host, on July 1, 1956, Elvis Presley and Andy Griffith were on the show, but performed at different times during the program. Elvis sang "Hound Dog" to a Bassett hound wearing a top hat, on this program. The appearance of both entertainers on the same show skyrocketed the show's ratings.

1953

First coined the question "Is it bigger than a breadbox?" when making an appearance as a panelist on What's My Line? (1950), 18 January 1953.

1941

Attended Drake University, 1941 and Arizona State Teacher's College, 1942.

1940

During his 1940-1941 school year, he transferred to Phoenix Union High School from Hyde Park in Chicago. In spite of a late start he still received credit in the yearbook for the Annual Staff, Journal Staff, Mor Follies, Entertainment Committee, Scribble and Blot. His trademark glasses are missing from his senior picture. Following high school, he attended Arizona State University Tempe in 1942 when it was the State Teacher's College. In a matter of months his parent's vaudeville blood got the better of him, and he dropped out to work as a disc jockey at KOY radio in Phoenix.