Allen Ellsworth Ludden (born Allen Packard Ellsworth; October 5, 1917 – June 9, 1981) was an American television personality, actor, singer, emcee, and game show host.

May 30, 2024 · Who is Allen Ludden? Allen Packard Ellsworth was born on 5 October 1917, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, USA. He was a game show host, actor, and television personality, best known for …

His Walk of Fame star is located next to his wife Betty White 's star. He and his first wife had three children: David Ludden, Martha Ludden and Sarah Ludden. He met his wife, Betty White, a couple of …

Dec 31, 2021 · Allen Ludden was a renowned success in the entertainment industry as a game show host. He is best remembered for his role as the host of Password beginning in 1960, as The New …

Born Allen Packard Ellsworth, his father was an ice dealer who died soon afterwards in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic. At age five, his mother was remarried to Homer J. Ludden, an engineer and the …

Jun 10, 1981 · Allen Ludden, host of the ''G.E. College Bowl'' and ''Password'' television game shows, died of cancer yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 62 years old.

Jun 9, 1981 · As host and moderator of such game shows as 'GE College Bowl,' 'Password' and 'The Liar's Club,' Ludden was a popular figure on national television and a prominent member of …

Ludden worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Password" (ABC, 1970-75), "The Pet Set" and "Banacek" (NBC, 1972-74).

Jan 3, 2025 · Allen Ludden, born Allen Packard Ellsworth on October 5, 1917, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, was a beloved American television personality, actor, singer, and game show host.

Allen Ludden (Allen Packard Ellsworth; October 5, 1917 – June 9, 1981) was an American television personality and game show host. Ludden was well known for hosting many game shows.