Byron Allen

Byron Allen

Born: April 22, 1961
in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Byron Allen is an American comedian, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist. He's the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer the Los Angeles-based global media company, Entertainment Studios.

Movies for Byron Allen...

Title: Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 3, 2023
Type: TV
Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.
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Title: Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2022
Type: TV
CNN anchor Chris Wallace, one of the most highly-respected journalists of our time, moves outside of politics to explore his wide range of interests across the spectrum of news, sports, entertainment, art and culture through candid conversations that are smart, sensible, and in-depth, guided by one of the best interviewers in the business. He seeks light, not heat.
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Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
Title: Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
Character: Self
Released: June 10, 2022
Type: Movie
Bob Saget’s friends and family honor the late comedian during a night of laughter and music with Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, John Stamos and more.
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Title: The Story of Late Night
Character: Self
Released: May 2, 2021
Type: TV
A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year history of engaging with, adapting to and influencing our rapidly changing society, late-night television has grown into a thriving entertainment phenomenon and vitally important cultural institution.
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Title: Wahl Street
Character: Self - Founder, Chairman & CEO, Allen Media Group
Released: April 15, 2021
Type: TV
Take a glimpse into global star Mark Wahlberg's life as he juggles the demands of a rigorous film schedule coupled with an ever-growing network of diverse businesses including his clothing line, his gym studio, his restaurant chain; and his production company. Along the way, viewers will learn powerful business and life lessons as he navigates the numerous challenges of a global pandemic, all while trying to maintain and expand his vast portfolio.
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Title: The Comedy Store
Character: Self
Released: October 4, 2020
Type: TV
This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.
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Feeding America Comedy Festival
Title: Feeding America Comedy Festival
Character: Self
Released: May 10, 2020
Type: Movie
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
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Whitney
Title: Whitney
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: July 5, 2018
Type: Movie
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
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Title: Comics Unleashed
Character: Self - Host
Released: September 25, 2006
Type: TV
Comics Unleashed is a half-hour comedic talk show produced by the Entertainment Studios production company and hosted by Byron Allen, with John Cramer as announcer and DJ Cobra providing music support. The show features a panel of four guest comedians performing their standup bits thinly disguised as a sit-down chat show, sometimes preceded by a brief monologue or joke from Allen. Certain episodes were branded as Comics Unleashed: Hot Chocolate, as the featured comedians on those episodes were all of African descent.
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America's Sweethearts
Title: America's Sweethearts
Character: Byron Allen
Released: July 17, 2001
Type: Movie
In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a cap on the escalating situation as the couple's latest film has found it's only print kidnapped by the director.
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Title: Entertainers with Byron Allen
Character: Self - Host
Released: January 29, 2000
Type: TV
Entertainers with Byron Allen is a television magazine interview series hosted by Byron Allen which usually airs in low-profile weekend timeslots in syndication, such as early afternoons against competing sports events on other stations a television station knows they will not compete well against, or in overnight periods. The show typically takes place with Allen doing a short introduction of his guests, then showing interview footage of a celebrity at a press junket, along with clips of the film being promoted. Athletes are also interviewed, usually in practice or home settings. Music videos are also shown to fill out time towards the end of the program. The program was previously known as Entertainment Studios, named after Allen's network of websites encompassing his various other syndicated programs, which is the present name for the production company run by Allen that produces the program.
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Title: The Watcher
Released: January 17, 1995
Type: TV
The Watcher is an American anthology drama series that premiered on UPN in January 1995, during the network's inaugural season. The series aired Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m Eastern time.
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Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story
Title: Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story
Character: Himself
Released: May 19, 1991
Type: Movie
This biographical drama, based on the late actress's autobiography, chronicles her attempts to rescue her drug addicted son while simultaneously trying to overcome her life-threatening cancer.
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Case Closed
Title: Case Closed
Character: David Brockman
Released: April 19, 1988
Type: Movie
As an action packed thriller, it has it's own good moments. Best of all is Charles Durning, a man who knows a lot about acting. He steals the movie as the retired Les Kabowski, who wants to cooperate with Det. Brockman, an eager man trying to solve an unsolved case. Both actors seem to have hit it off well, as it shows in the finished product.
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Title: Pink Lady
Character: Self
Released: March 1, 1980
Type: TV
Pink Lady is an American variety show that aired for five weeks on NBC in 1980, starring the Japanese musical duo of the same name. The show is most commonly referred to by the title Pink Lady and Jeff, which refers to co-star Jeff Altman. The series ranked #35 on TV Guide's 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time list.
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Title: Real People
Character: Host
Released: April 18, 1979
Type: TV
A weekly primetime newsmagazine that profiled funny, human interest stories. Instead of featuring celebrities, this show searched out humorous individuals, situations and events that highlighted the common man.