About Marty Allen
Morton David Alpern (March 23, 1922 - February 12, 2018), better known as Marty Allen, was an American comedian, actor, and philanthropist. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and earned a Soldier's Medal for stopping a fire in a refueling plane. He worked as a comedy headliner in nightclubs and was once called The Darling of Daytime TV, and he became part of the comedy team Allen & Rossi with Steve Rossi, which produced a string of hit comedy albums and 44 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. He also appeared in films, notably the 1966 spy comedy The Last of the Secret Agents?, and toured military hospitals to perform for veterans and active military personnel. A dedicated philanthropist, he contributed to causes including the American Cancer Society and served on the board of the Epilepsy Foundation. He died at the age of 95 of complications from pneumonia.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Marty Allen's real name?
Marty Allen was the professional name of Morton David Alpern, an American comedian, actor and philanthropist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 23, 1922.
What was Allen & Rossi?
Allen & Rossi was the comedy team of Marty Allen and Steve Rossi, which produced a string of hit comedy albums and made 44 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.
What nickname was Marty Allen given?
Marty Allen, who worked as a comedy headliner in nightclubs, was once called The Darling of Daytime TV.
Did Marty Allen serve in World War II?
During World War II Marty Allen served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and earned a Soldier's Medal for stopping a fire in a refueling plane.
What films did Marty Allen appear in?
Marty Allen's film work notably includes the 1966 spy comedy The Last of the Secret Agents?
Did Marty Allen perform for veterans?
Marty Allen toured military hospitals to perform for veterans and active military personnel.
When did Marty Allen die?
The comedian Marty Allen, half of Allen & Rossi, died on February 12, 2018, at the age of 95.
