At the time of his death in 2000, Steve Allen, an American television personality, radio personality, musician, actor, composer, writer, and comedian, had a net worth of $18 million.
Steve Allen, who was born in New York City, New York in December 1921, died in October 2000.
The first person to host The Tonight Show was him.
Allen’s career began in the radio, but he gained recognition for his TV appearances.
After guesting on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts, he went on to host several TV shows, including The Steve Allen Show, The New Steve Allen Show, and I’ve Got a Secret.
What’s My Line on CBS had Allen as a regular panelist?
The series Meeting of Minds was produced, written, and hosted by him from 1977 to 1981. He was a pianist and wrote over 8,500 songs.
In 1964, Steve Allen was honored with the Best Original Jazz Composition Grammy Award.
He penned down more than 50 books.
He supported scientific skepticism as well.
Two stars were awarded to Allen on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a Hollywood theater was named after him.
He and Jayne Meadows exchanged vows in 1954.
On October 30, 2000, Steve Allen passed away at the age of 78.