[3] His younger brother, Bradley Bolke, had some limited success as a voice actor, often appearing in supporting roles alongside Allen.

man when he joined the cast of the NBC Sunday night variety show that Allen began hosting to compete against Ed Sullivan on CBS.

[7][8] Allen's talents as a mimic were showcased in October 1963 when he appeared alongside Groucho Marx on the CBS-TV game show I've Got a Secret.

Finally, with panelists Bess Myerson, Betsy Palmer, Henry Morgan, and Bill Cullen all stumped, the secret was revealed.

[9] After his show business career ended, Allen was a real estate agent, operating out of an office in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

[citation needed] Allen died on November 11, 2004, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, due to complications from a stroke.