Allen Ludden

American television personality, actor, emcee and game show host (1917-1981)
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Allen Ludden
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Allen Ludden

Summary

Allen Ludden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mineral Point[2]. He was born on +1917-10-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on +1981-06-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], television personality[7], film actor[8], game show host[9], and singer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,996 views/month, #5,482 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mineral Point[2], Allen Ludden…
  • Allen Ludden died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Allen Ludden was born on +1917-10-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Allen Ludden died on +1981-06-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Allen Ludden is buried at Graceland Cemetery[12].
  • Among Allen Ludden's spouses was Betty White[13].
  • Allen Ludden held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Allen Ludden's native language[15].
  • Allen Ludden's professions included actor[6].
  • Allen Ludden's professions included television personality[7].
  • Allen Ludden's professions included film actor[8].
  • Allen Ludden worked as a game show host[9].
  • Allen Ludden worked as a singer[10].
  • Allen Ludden was educated at University of Texas at Austin[16].
  • Allen Ludden was educated at Roy Miller High School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Allen Ludden is Password[18].
  • Allen Ludden received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[19].
  • Allen Ludden received the Bronze Star Medal[20].
  • Allen Ludden received the Horatio Alger Award[21].
  • Allen Ludden received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Allen Ludden was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[23].
  • Allen Ludden's image is recorded as Allen Ludden Stumpers 1976.jpg[24].
  • Allen Ludden's image is recorded as Allen Ludden 1961.JPG[25].
  • Allen Ludden's image is recorded as Allen Ludden Betty White 1963.JPG[26].
  • Allen Ludden's image is recorded as Allen Ludden Betty White1968.JPG[27].

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Origins and Family

Allen Ludden's place of birth was Mineral Point[2]. He was born on +1917-10-05T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Texas at Austin[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Austin[31] and Roy Miller High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1894[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], television personality[7], film actor[8], game show host[9], and singer[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Allen Ludden is Password[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[19], a class of award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1974[37]; Bronze Star Medal[20], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1944[40]; Horatio Alger Award[21], an award[41]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[42], in United States[43].

Personal Life

Among Allen Ludden's spouses was Betty White[13].

Death and Burial

Allen Ludden died on +1981-06-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[44]. Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Allen Ludden ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,996 views/month, #5,482 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Allen Ludden born?

Born in Mineral Point[2], Allen Ludden…

Where did Allen Ludden die?

Allen Ludden passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Allen Ludden married to?

Allen Ludden's spouses include Betty White[13].

What did Allen Ludden do for work?

Allen Ludden worked as actor[6], television personality[7], film actor[8], game show host[9], and singer[10].

Where did Allen Ludden go to school?

Allen Ludden was educated at University of Texas at Austin[16] and Roy Miller High School[17].

What awards did Allen Ludden receive?

Honors received include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[19], Bronze Star Medal[20], Horatio Alger Award[21], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

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  17. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [44] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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