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American businessman and comedianByron Allen
Stand-up turned media mogul, founder of Allen Media Group and host of Comics Unleashed.
- Born
- April 22, 1961
- Known as
- American businessman and comedian
- On My Show Notes
- 1 episode
Who is Byron Allen?
Byron Allen Folks, professionally known as Byron Allen, is an American businessman, film and television producer, television host and comedian.
He is the founder of the American media company Allen Media Group, which has interests in television production, broadcasting, film production, and digital media and is the chairman, CEO and partial owner of American internet media and news company BuzzFeed.
Allen initially pursued a career in stand-up comedy.
After an appearance on The Tonight Show, he began to expand into television work, including co-hosting NBC's Real People.
On the podcasts
Full episodes where Byron is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Byron Allen.
Byron Allen FAQ
Who is Byron Allen?
Byron Allen Folks, professionally known as Byron Allen, is an American businessman, film and television producer, television host and comedian.
How old is Byron Allen?
Byron Allen is 65, born April 22, 1961.
Where does Byron Allen come up on My Show Notes?
In A Dusty Story Corroborated — We’re Having a Good Time Ep 165.
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