Steve Allen

American actor, comedian, musician and presenter (1921–2000)
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Steve Allen

Summary

Steve Allen is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 26, 1921[3]. He died in Encino[4]. He died on October 30, 2000[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], television personality[7], actor[8], musician[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,393 views/month, #5,908 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Steve Allen's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Steve Allen died in Encino[4].
  • Steve Allen was born on December 26, 1921[3].
  • Steve Allen died on October 30, 2000[5].
  • Steve Allen is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Steve Allen's mother was Belle Montrose[13].
  • Steve Allen was married to Jayne Meadows[14].
  • Steve Allen held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Steve Allen worked as a comedian[6].
  • Steve Allen's professions included television personality[7].
  • Steve Allen's professions included actor[8].
  • Steve Allen's professions included musician[9].
  • Steve Allen worked as a composer[10].
  • Steve Allen worked as a writer[16].
  • Steve Allen was educated at Arizona State University[17].
  • Steve Allen was educated at Drake University[18].
  • Steve Allen's education included a stint at Hyde Park Academy High School[19].
  • Steve Allen was educated at Union High School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Allen is The Tonight Show[21].
  • Steve Allen received the Peabody Awards[22].
  • Steve Allen received the Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz Composition[23].
  • Steve Allen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
  • Steve Allen's religion is recorded as atheism[25].
  • Steve Allen's religion is recorded as secular humanist center[26].
  • Steve Allen was influenced by Alfred Korzybski[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Steve Allen… he was born on December 26, 1921[3]. His mother was Belle Montrose[13].

Education

Educated at Arizona State University[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Tempe[31]; Drake University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1881[34]; Hyde Park Academy High School[19], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1863[37]; and Union High School[20], a school building[38], in United States[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], television personality[7], actor[8], musician[9], composer[10], and writer[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Steve Allen is The Tonight Show[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Peabody Awards[22], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1940[42]; Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz Composition[23], a class of award[43], in United States[44]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

Steve Allen was married to Jayne Meadows[14]. Religious affiliations include atheism[25], a world view[47] and secular humanist center[26]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[48].

Death and Burial

Steve Allen died on October 30, 2000[5]. He passed away in Encino[4]. Recorded cause of death include car collision[49] and heart failure[50]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Steve Allen ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,393 views/month, #5,908 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He has been cited as an influence by David Letterman[53], a television presenter[54], b. 1947[55], of United States[56], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[57] and Bill Maher[58], a comedian[59], b. 1956[60], of United States[61], awarded the Richard Dawkins Award[62], specialised in television broadcasting[63].

FAQs

Where was Steve Allen born?

Steve Allen's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Steve Allen die?

Steve Allen died in Encino[4].

Who were Steve Allen's parents?

Steve Allen's mother was Belle Montrose[13].

Who was Steve Allen married to?

Steve Allen's spouses include Jayne Meadows[14].

What did Steve Allen do for work?

Steve Allen worked as comedian[6], television personality[7], actor[8], musician[9], and composer[10].

Where did Steve Allen go to school?

Steve Allen was educated at Arizona State University[17], Drake University[18], Hyde Park Academy High School[19], and Union High School[20].

What awards did Steve Allen receive?

Honors received include Peabody Awards[22], Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz Composition[23], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].

Who did Steve Allen influence?

Steve Allen has been cited as an influence by David Letterman[53] and Bill Maher[58].

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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