Pseudonym Jeff Allen Name Jeff (comedian) Birth name Jeffrey Allen Mishler Role Comedian | Years active 1978-present Spouse Tami Mishler | |
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Movies Happy Wife, Happy Life, Apostles of Comedy, Thou Shalt Laugh Influenced by Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld Similar People Ron Pearson, Taylor Mason, Brad Stine, Daren Streblow, Zoot Money Profiles | ||
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Jeff Allen (born Jeffrey Allen Mishler; June 5, 1956) is an American comedian best known for his film Happy Wife, Happy Life, Revisited. He is also known for his starring roles in several full-length comedy films, including: Bananas, Thou Shalt Laugh, Apostles of Comedy, and Apostles of Comedy: Onwards and Upwards. Allen currently tours the United States performing in churches, corporate venues and comedy clubs.
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- Comedian jeff allen at alive wesleyan church
- Jeff allen teenage son
- Early life
- Early career
- Personal life
- Humanitarian causes
- Filmography
- Discography
- Television and other major appearances
- Books and other publications
- References
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Early life
Born in Sauk Village, Illinois, he moved to Sauk Village, Illinois at age five. Allen’s father, Jack Mishler, aspired to be a painter but could only support his family as a construction worker. His mother, Arlene Mishler, worked for 30 years at Stauffer Chemical Company.
Early career
Allen began his career in 1978 in the comedy clubs of Chicago. Humiliated by the low pay and lack of respect, Allen, then a self-declared atheist, turned to drugs and alcohol. In 1987 he got sober and in 1997 he became a born-again Christian. As he worked clean, in the style of Bill Cosby and Jerry Seinfeld, churches became a significant venue for his act, which, unless specifically requested, is devoid of Christian references.
Personal life
He lives in Fairview, Tennessee with his wife Tami and two children (although in his act there are three). His oldest son served with the 101st Airborne in Iraq.
Humanitarian causes
Since becoming a Christian, Jeff Allen has been involved with many humanitarian causes, including being an early supporter of the Bridge Ministry. For years he served as a “World Vision Artist” – performing at various events and espousing the virtues of the organization. In 2012, Jeff Allen became allied with Gestures of Generosity sponsored by Thrivent Financial, a faith-based, $75 billion not-for-profit Fortune 500 company which provides financial and philanthropic services throughout the world. Gestures of Generosity supports multiple humanitarian causes, including intervening in human trafficking. Allen performs annually, and is a spokesperson for, Hope House International, an international ministry for orphans.
Filmography
Discography
Television and other major appearances
