Allen Ludden

Game Show Host

Birthday October 5, 1917

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Mineral Point, WI

DEATH DATE Jun 9, 1981 (63)

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About

Host of Password, a game show that ran from 1961 until 1980, and Password Plus. He also won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. He was also a singer, who released his compilation Sings His Favorite Songs in January of 1964.

Before Fame

He briefly worked as a teen column advisor in local magazines and radio stations. 

Trivia

He hosted many TV shows including GE College Bowl. He passed away from stomach cancer at the young age of 63.

Family Life

He married actress Betty White in 1963. The two met when White appeared on Password as a panelist. He had three children named David, Sarah, and Martha.

Associated With

He was succeeded by Tom Kennedy as host of Password Plus.