Byron Allen
CountryUnited States 
GenderMale
BirthdayApr 22, 1961
BiographyByron Allen Folks (born April 22, 1961), professionally known as Byron Allen, is an American businessman, film and television producer, television host and comedian. He is the founder of the American media company Allen Media Group (formerly Entertainment Studios), which has interests in television production, broadcasting, film production, and digital media and is the chairman, CEO and partial owner of American internet media and news company BuzzFeed.
Born in Detroit and later moving to Los Angeles as a child, he initially pursued a career in stand-up comedy. After an appearance on The Tonight Show, Allen began to expand into television work, including co-hosting NBC's Real People (1979–1984). In 1993, Allen established what would later become known as the Allen Media Group.
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Born in Detroit and later moving to Los Angeles as a child, he initially pursued a career in stand-up comedy. After an appearance on The Tonight Show, Allen began to expand into television work, including co-hosting NBC's Real People (1979–1984). In 1993, Allen established what would later become known as the Allen Media Group.
Biography from the Wikipedia article Byron Allen. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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