Byron Allen

Known for

Acting

Born

April 22, 1961 (age 65)

Birthplace

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

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.

Best known work

Hostiles

2017

The Hurricane Heist

2018

America's Sweethearts

2001

Bel-Air

2022

Chappaquiddick

2018

Whitney

2018

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

2023

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

2022

Wahl Street

2021

The Comedy Store

2020

Filmography

TBA
The Ultimate Weapon
Story, Executive Producer
TBA
The Red Triangle
Executive Producer
TBA
47 Meters Down: The Wreck
Executive Producer
TBA
King vs. the United States of America
Executive Producer
TBA
Destination StardomTV
Producer
TBA
The World's Funniest WeatherTV
Creator
TBA
The American AthleteTV
Creator
TBA
Every WomanTV
Creator
TBA
The Young IconsTV
Creator
TBA
Who Wants to Date a Comedian?TV
Creator
2025
Seen & Heard: The History of Black TelevisionTV
as Self (1 episode)
2024
Trustworthy
as Self
2023
Justice for the People with Judge MilianTV
Creator, Executive Producer
2023
Pretty Baby: Brooke ShieldsTV
as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)
2022
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?TV
as Self (1 episode)
2022
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
as Self
2022
Bel-AirTV
as Byron Allen (1 episode)
2021
The Story of Late NightTV
as Self (6 episodes)
2021
Wahl StreetTV
as Self - Founder, Chairman & CEO, Allen Media Group (6 episodes), Thanks
2020
The Comedy StoreTV
as Self (5 episodes)
2020
Feeding America Comedy Festival
as Self
2018
Whitney
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2018
Chappaquiddick
Executive Producer
2018
The Hurricane Heist
Executive Producer
2017
Hostiles
Executive Producer