This entry gathers the credits and appearances of Dave Allen, drummer of UK hardcore band Voorhees. Production and engineering credits for Dave Allen for eg. The Wire, Human League, The Cure must be listed under this entry instead: David M. Allen using the artist name variation feature if needed.
Grew up in Naperville, IL and graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.
Best known for his roles as Mr. Rosso, a well-intentioned high school teacher and hippie, on "Freaks and Geeks" , and The Naked Trucker, part of the comedy duo "The Naked Trucker and T-Bone", the more sensible of the pair but for his his lack of clothes beyond a trucker hat, boots and a well-placed guitar.
Children: Jane OMahony (born 1966), Edward James Tynan OMahony (born 1968).
The top joint of his left index finger was missing. He would not say how it happened -- his biography suggested several theories such as getting his finger caught in a car door or an accident on a building site.
Son, Cullum Allan, was born May 2005
Died 2 months before his wife Karin gave birth to their first child.
Except for comedy sketches involving more than one participant, Allen always delivered his monologue seated in a studio chair, effectively making him a "sit-down" comedian.
Was offered numerous cameo roles (usually a priest) for irish film comedies after retiring from TV but declined all.
The alcoholic beverage he drank when performing comic monologes whilst sitting on a stool was champagne.
[usual sign-off line from his television shows] Goodnight, thank you,and may your God go with you.
