Byron Allen
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For the Minnesota and Iowa politician, see Byron G. Allen.
Byron Allen[2] (born Byron Allen Folks on April 22, 1961)[3] is an American businessman, film and television producer, and comedian. He is the founder of the U.S. media company Entertainment Studios, which has interests in television production, broadcasting, film production, and digital media.
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Byron Allen | |
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Born | Byron Allen Folks (1961-04-22) April 22, 1961 (age 63) |
Occupation(s) | Media Executive Comedian |
Employer(s) | Allen Media Group Entertainment Studios |
Title | Founder, chairman and CEO[1] |
Spouse |
Jennifer Lucas (m. 2007) |
Children | 3 |
Comedy career | |
Medium | Stand-up, television |
Years active | 1975–present |
Genres | Observational comedy |
Subject(s) | Everyday life, American culture |
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Born in Detroit and later moving to Los Angeles, he initially pursued a career in stand-up comedy. After an appearance on The Tonight Show, Allen began to expand into television work, including becoming a host for NBC's Real People. In 1993, Allen established what would later become known as Entertainment Studios.