David Tynan O'Mahony (6 July 1936 – 10 March 2005), known professionally as Dave Allen, was an Irish comedian, [1] satirist, [2] and actor. He was best known for his observational comedy. Allen regularly provoked indignation by highlighting political hypocrisy and showing disdain for religious authority.

A selection of stand-up routines from the hit BBC show Dave Allen at Large.

2018年4月2日 · Dave Allen is being celebrated in Dave Allen At Peace – a fact-based drama starring Aiden Gillen as the Irish comedian. But who was Dave Allen, how did he die and what else do we know...

2021年3月6日 · DAVE Allen was an Irish comedian who was best known for telling jokes while sitting on a stool and drinking. He's the subject of a new BBC Two biopic, Dave Allen At Peace... but, what else do we know about him?

2024年7月6日 · Dave Allen was known as a master storyteller with a razor-sharp wit. The Irish comic was renowned for his humorous anecdotes and jokes told while he was sitting on a tall stool with...

2005年3月11日 · Irish comedian Dave Allen, famed for his TV routines as he perched on a stool with drink and cigarette in hand, has died in his sleep aged 68. He was most famous for his TV shows Tonight With...

2014年1月4日 · Comedian Dave Allen, real name David O'Mahony, passed away in March 2005, aged 68. Tonight, BBC Two will celebrate the comic's life with an evening of programmes dedicated to his...

A fine collection of Dave Allan (David Tynan O'Mahony ) sketches made between 1972 - 1986. Dave was one of the best comedians I have ever seen as a youngster on Dutch television. Producer:...

Dave Allen's act as a cabaret-style comedian sitting on a high stool, glass and cigarette in hand, made him a firm favourite with TV and theatre audiences from...

2024年5月29日 · His real name is David Tynan O’Mahony, but he is well known as Dave Allen. He was born on 6 July 1936, and was an Irish observational comedian and satirist. Allen became well-known in Australia during 1963 and 1964. The Allen Dave show aired from 1972 to 1986 and in several other European countries.