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Allen Ludden

Allen LuddenAKA Allen Ellsworth

Born: 5-Oct-1917
Birthplace: Mineral Point, WI
Died: 9-Jun-1981
Location of death: Los Angeles, CA
Cause of death: Cancer - Stomach
Remains: Buried, Graceland Cemetery, Mineral Point, WI

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Game Show Host

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Host of Password

Military service: US Army (WWII, Capt.)

Wife: Margaret McGloin (m. 1943, d. Oct-1961, one son, two daughters)
Son: David
Daughter: Martha
Daughter: Sarah
Wife: Betty White (actress, m. 14-Jun-1963, until his death)

    University: University of Texas at Austin (1940)
    University: MA English, University of Texas at Austin (1941)

    Phi Beta Kappa Society
    Bronze Star
    Hollywood Walk of Fame 6743 Hollywood Blvd.

    TELEVISION
    Password Plus Host (1979-81)
    Liar's Club Host (1977-78)
    Password Host (1961-75)
    College Bowl Host (1959-62)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Futureworld (13-Aug-1976)






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