Where to watch Fred Allen in the UK
Find every Fred Allen film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 10 August 2026.
John Florence Sullivan (May 31, 1894 – March 17, 1956), known professionally as Fred Allen, was an American comedian whose absurdist, topically pointed radio show (1932–1949) made him one of the most popular and forward-looking humorists in the so-called classic era of American radio. His best-remembered gag was his long-running mock feud with friend and fellow comedian Jack Benny, but it was only part of his appeal; radio historian John Dunning (in On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio) wrote that Allen was radio's most admired comedian and most frequently censored. A master adlibber…
Fred Allen films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Fred Allen, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Fred Allen TV shows streaming in the UK
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- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Fred Allen
- Your Show of Shows (1950) Cast
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
- We're Not Married! (1952) as Steve Gladwyn
- Sally, Irene and Mary (1938) as Gabby Green
- Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio (1991) as Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)
- Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) as Fred Allen (voice)
- It's in the Bag! (1945) as Fred Floogle
- Love Thy Neighbor (1940) as Fred Allen
- Is Everybody Listening? (1947) as Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program
- Judge for Yourself (1953) as Himself
- The Great Radio Comedians (1971) as Self (Archive footage)
- Thanks a Million (1935) as Ned Lyman
- Success (1931) Writer
- The Still Alarm (1930) as First Fireman
- Behind Your Radio Dial (1949) Cast
- Fred Allen's Prize Playlets (1929) Cast
- The Installment Collector (1929) as Newspaper Editor
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Where can I watch Fred Allen films in the UK?
Fred Allen's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Fred Allen's most popular films?
Most-watched Fred Allen films currently: O. Henry's Full House (1952), Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976), We're Not Married! (1952), Sally, Irene and Mary (1938), Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio (1991).
What TV shows has Fred Allen appeared in?
Selected TV credits: What's My Line? (1950), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), The Jack Benny Program (1950), Your Show of Shows (1950), Judge for Yourself (1953).
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