Background
Allen’s father, Jack Mishler, aspired to be a painter but could only support his family as a construction worker His mother, Arlene Mishler, worked for 30 years at Stauffer Chemical Company.
Allen’s father, Jack Mishler, aspired to be a painter but could only support his family as a construction worker His mother, Arlene Mishler, worked for 30 years at Stauffer Chemical Company.
He is also known for his starring roles in several full-length comedy films, including: Bananas, Thou Shalt Laugh, Apostles of Comedy, and Apostles of Comedy: Onwards and Upwards. Allen currently tours the United States performing in churches, corporate venues and comedy clubs. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Saulk Village, Illinois at age five.
Allen began his career in 1978 in the comedy clubs of Chicago.
In 1987 he got sober and in 1997 he became a born-again Christian. As he worked clean, in the style of Bill Cosby and Jerry Seinfeld, churches became a significant venue for his act, which, unless specifically requested, is devoid of Christian references.
Since becoming a Christian, Jeff Allen has been involved with many humanitarian causes, including being an early supporter of the Bridge Ministry. Foreign years he served as a “World Vision Artist” – performing at various events and espousing the virtues of the organization.
In 2012, Jeff Allen became allied with Gestures of Generosity sponsored by Thrivent Financial, a faith-based, $75 billion not-for-profit Fortune 500 company which provides financial and philanthropic services throughout the world.
Gestures of Generosity supports multiple humanitarian causes, including intervening in human trafficking. Allen performs annually, and is a spokesperson for, Hope House International, an international ministry for orphans. One‐hour comedy special, Happy Wife, Happy Life®, on the Odyssey Channel, Family Net and the Worship Network Two‐time featured performer at the National Prayer Breakfast Performed for the troops in Bahrain and on ships in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean Comedy Central’s Premium Blend Showtime Video Hits One’s Standup Spotlight Grand Ole Opry Montreal’s ‘’Just Foreign Laughs’’ International Comedy Festival Company‐hosted the Gospel Music Associations Pre‐Dove Home Box Office’s United States Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado Featured performer at the Inaugural Gala for President George West Bush’s Inauguration Featured comedian on Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Tours Regularly heard on SiriusXM Radio, Jones Radio Network, Focus on the Family and The Blaze Performing at Franklin Christian Academy"s 1st Annual "SpringStation" Thursday, April 23rd.
