Byron Allen is an American business executive best known for playing Co-host in Real People.
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Best Known For:The television show Real People
Breakthrough:Appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as a young stand-up comedian in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Byron Allen
- Full Name: Byron Allen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: The television show Real People
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1961
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $396,000-$5,656,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $76,000-$330,000 (Estimated range)
Byron Allen Age
Byron Allen is about 65 years old as of 2026. Byron Allen was born in 1961.
Education
He attended University of Southern California.
- University of Southern California
Career & Work
Byron Allen's career includes business leadership roles with Allen Media Group and NBC.
Organization: Allen Media Group
Role: Founder, chairman and chief executive officer
Period: 1993
Organization: NBC
Role: Co-host on Real People
Period: 1979–1984
Details: Early nationally televised entertainment role.
Rise to Fame
Byron Allen rose to prominence for his role on the television show Real People.
Notable Works
Notable works include Real People, Entertainers with Byron Allen, and Comics Unleashed.
- TV Show: Real People (Co-host, 1979-1984)
- TV Show: Entertainers with Byron Allen (Host and producer)
- TV Show: Comics Unleashed (Host and producer)
Awards & Achievements
- Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame induction — Broadcasting & Cable
- Leadership Award — Broadcasters Foundation of America
- Fred Dressler Leadership Award — Syracuse University Newhouse School
Lesser Known Facts
- Began performing comedy as a teenager before building a television production and broadcasting company.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Byron Allen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1961
- Age: 65
- Birthday: April 22
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $76,000–$330,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $396,000–$5,656,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
