Byron Allen
| Byron Allen | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Byron Allen Folks |
| Born | April 22, 1961 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, Television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1979-present |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
| Subject(s) | Everyday life, American culture |
| Spouse | Jennifer Lucas (2007–present) 2 children |
| Notable works and roles | Host of The Byron Allen Show Host of Entertainers with Byron Allen Host of Comics Unleashed |
Byron Allen (born April 22, 1961) is an American comedian. He is the head of Entertainment Studios, a broadcast syndication company responsible for producing and distributing several television shows pertaining to stand-up comedy and the entertainment industry. Allen also hosts some of the shows himself.
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[edit] Early life
Byron Allen was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is one of many notable graduates from Fairfax High School in Hollywood, California. He began doing stand-up comedy as a teenager in Los Angeles.
[edit] Career
In 1979, he was named one of the hosts of the weekly NBC television series Real People. After the series was canceled in 1984, he returned to stand-up comedy, and in 1989, became the host of a weekly syndicated late-night interview program in the mold of The Tonight Show called The Byron Allen Show, which ran until 1994. Two years later, he also started hosting and producing a seasonal music video countdown program syndicated to local TV stations called Jammin. This show later was renamed Kickin' It.
In 1993, his talk show, Entertainers with Byron Allen, premiered; it continues to the present day.[1] Since then, Allen's Entertainment Studios production company (formerly CF Entertainment) has expanded its scope. Today, he produces and distributes almost two dozen lifestyle-related and interview programs for television syndication. He currently hosts Comics Unleashed, a comedic talk show. Allen's Entertainment Studios in 2010 will launch a courtroom show America's Court with Judge Ross into daytime syndication, along with two education/information (E/I) programs.[2]
Started in 2009, Allen created and developed "Comedy.TV". This weekly, one-hour long syndicated program features varying stand-up comedians. "We are thrilled to have a platform where the world’s best comedians can shine and make people laugh," says Allen.
[edit] Personal life
Allen married Jennifer Lucas in 2007 and have two daughters, Chloe Ava (born in August 22, 2008)[3] and Olivia Rose (born in April 7, 2010).[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Leopold, Shelley (May 14, 2008). "Byron Allen: In control". LA Weekly. http://www.laweekly.com/special/la-people-2008/byron-allen/18898/. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ Albiniak, Paige (March 15, 2010). "Sinclair To Take Kids To Career Day". Broadcasting and Cable. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450260-Sinclair_To_Take_Kids_To_Career_Day_.php. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20229279,00.html
- ^ http://celebritybabies.people.com/2010/04/08/byron-allen-welcomes-daughter-olivia-rose/
[edit] External links
- Byron Allen at the Internet Movie Database
- Wihlborg, Ulrica (September 1, 2007). "Talk Show Host Byron Allen Marries TV Producer". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20054427,00.html. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- Entertainment Studios
