Marty Allen

Marty Allen
Allen in 1960
Birth nameMorton David Alpern
Born(1922-03-23)March 23, 1922
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 2018(2018-02-12) (aged 95)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
MediumStand-up, television, film acting
NationalityAmerican
Years active1950–2018
Spouse
Lorraine "Frenchy" Trydelle
(m. 1960; died 1976)
(m. 1984)
WebsiteOfficial website
(archived August 22, 2009)

Morton David Alpern (March 23, 1922 – February 12, 2018), better known as Marty Allen, was an American comedian, actor, and philanthropist. He worked as a comedy headliner in nightclubs, as a dramatic actor in television roles, and was once called "The Darling of Daytime TV". He also appeared in films, notably the 1966 spy comedy The Last of the Secret Agents?. During his comedy career, Allen also toured military hospitals, and performed for veterans and for active military personnel.

Allen was also a philanthropist. He contributed to the American Cancer Society, The Heart Fund, the March of Dimes, and the Fight for Sight, and he served on the board of the Epilepsy Foundation.[1][2]

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