Byron Allen

For the Minnesota and Iowa politician, see Byron G. Allen.

Byron Allen
Born
Byron Allen Folks

(1961-04-22) April 22, 1961 (age 63)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Media Executive
Comedian
Employer(s)Allen Media Group
Entertainment Studios
TitleFounder, chairman and CEO[1]
Spouse
Jennifer Lucas
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(m. 2007)​
Children3
Comedy career
MediumStand-up, television
Years active1975–present
GenresObservational comedy
Subject(s)Everyday life, American culture

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 Allen Media Group (formerly Entertainment Studios), which has interests in television production, broadcasting, film production, and digital media.

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.

  1. ^ "Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Acquires Black News Channel". Deadline. July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ Kearn, Rebekah (December 27, 2012). "Comics Say Producer Byron Allen Is No Joke". Courthouse News Service. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  3. ^ "Byron Allen: Former Detroiter made a name for himself in television…independently". Michigan Chronicle. April 23, 2013. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2020.