Roger De Koven (born Roger Bemet DeKoven; October 22, 1906 – January 28, 1988)[1][2] was an American actor on stage, radio, television and film, known for his versatility,[3][4] and, in particular, for his portrayals of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. in the Broadway musical, Funny Girl,[5] and of Professor Jason Allen in the landmark anti-war—and anti-Nazi—radio drama Against the Storm.[6] H appeared frequently on Grand Central Station,[7]Dimension X, and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,[6] and—while employed as leading man/director of a stock company in the mid-1930s—directed the young Danny Kaye.[3][8]