Born to an Irish father and English mother, Dave Allen was an observational, storytelling comedian and writer who first found television success in Australia before returning to the UK and Ireland. Initially working as a journalist and only later an entertainer and comic, he enjoyed huge popularity from the latter half of the 1960s, and was soon fronting his own BBC sketch and stand-up series. He was beloved for poking fun at institutions such as the Roman Catholic church in his comedy.
- Full name
- David Tynan O'Mahony
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Ireland
- Resident of
- United Kingdom (London)
- British Comedy Awards 1996 - Lifetime Achievement Award: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1982 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1974 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- Born
- Monday 6th July 1936
- Died
- Thursday 10th March 2005 (aged 68)
Awards
Known for
Dave Allen - Host / Presenter
Dave Allen At Large - Self
Credits
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dave Allen: On Life | Host / Presenter |
| 2021 | Dave Allen: On Life | Writer |
| 2014 | Dave Allen: The Immaculate Selection | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2014 | Dave Allen: The Immaculate Selection | Writer |
| 2013 | Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2011 | My Favourite Joke
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Self (Archive Material) |
| 2010 | Dave Allen - Goodnight And May Your God Go With You | Self (Archive Material) |
| 1993 | Dave Allen | Host / Presenter |
| 1993 | Dave Allen | Writer |
| 1990 | Dave Allen | Self |
| 1976 | Dave Allen At Large - Series 5 | Self |
| 1975 | Dave Allen At Large - Series 4 | Self |
| 1973 | Dave Allen At Large - Series 3 | Self |
| 1972 | Dave Allen At Large - Series 2 | Self |
| 1971 | Dave Allen At Large - Series 1 | Self |
| 1969 | The Dave Allen Show | Host / Presenter |
| 1969 | The Dave Allen Show | Writer |
Non-comedy TV and film credits might be found here:
Dave Allen on IMDb