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About Dave Allen
Allen was known for his show “Dave Allen Show” which aired on BBC from 1971-1986. The show received positive reviews and shot the Irish comedian to stardom during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Family
His parents were Tynan O'Mahony and Jean Archer. Allen married Judith Stott in 1964; sadly, their marriage ended in divorce about two decades later. Following the divorce, the comedian remarried. He tied the knot with Karen Stark in 2003. All in all, Dave Allen bore three children.
Career
He first appeared on television on the BBC Talent Show “New Faces” in 1959. During the mid-1960s, he appeared on several shows, including “Sunday Night at the London Palladium” on ITV and “The Val Doonican Show” on the BBC. He worked for Australian television network Channel 9 as the presenter of the television talk show “Tonight with Dave Allen” in 1963. His most famous show “Tonight with Dave Allen”, a comedy series, first aired in 1967.
Awards
He received the ITV “Personality of the Year” Award for his show “Tonight With Dave Allen” on ATV.
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F.A.Q. about Dave Allen
When is his birthday?
Dave Allen's birthday is on July 6, 1936.
In how many days is his birthday?
Dave's birthday is in 79 days
How old was Dave when he died?
He was 68 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 10, 2005.
How old would he be today?
Dave Allen would be 87 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Dave from?
He was born in Firhouse, Dublin, Ireland.