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'''David Gruber Allen''' (born {{circa|1958}}) is an American television and film actor and comedian, best known for his work on the 1990 TV series ''[[Higgins Boys and Gruber]]'' and playing guidance counselor Jeff Rosso on the [[Judd Apatow]]-produced comedy-drama ''[[Freaks and Geeks]]''.<ref name="ArianoBunting2006">{{cite book|last1=Ariano|first1=Tara|last2=Bunting|first2=Sarah D.|title=Television Without Pity: 752 Things We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love) about TV|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cm28udLiQlkC&pg=PA15|accessdate=27 September 2015|year=2006|publisher=Quirk Books|isbn=9781594741173|page=15}}</ref> He also played Mr. Kwest on ''[[Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide]]'' and a town troubadour on ''[[Gilmore Girls]]''. Allen had a minor role as an "Electrocuted Ghost" known as "Sparky" in the 2016 film ''[[Ghostbusters (2016 film)|Ghostbusters]]''. |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Allen plays the "Naked Trucker" - a character that first appeared as part of a sketch comedy show Two-Headed Dog. In 1998, at the invitation of [[Largo (nightclub)|Largo]] owner Mark Flannigan, Allen began to appear as the Naked Trucker as a solo act, opening at Largo in L.A. for [[Tenacious D]], [[Jon Brion]], and others. The act was an instant success and soon expanded to include David Koechner, who plays "T-Bones." Koechner and Allen starred in ''[[The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show]]'' on [[Comedy Central]], which was picked up for 8 episodes. |
Allen plays the "Naked Trucker" - a character that first appeared as part of a sketch comedy show Two-Headed Dog. In 1998, at the invitation of [[Largo (nightclub)|Largo]] owner Mark Flannigan, Allen began to appear as the Naked Trucker as a solo act, opening at Largo in L.A. for [[Tenacious D]], [[Jon Brion]], and others. The act was an instant success and soon expanded to include David Koechner, who plays "T-Bones." Koechner and Allen starred in ''[[The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show]]'' on [[Comedy Central]], which was picked up for 8 episodes. |
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Allen is a member of comedy group 2 Headed Dog with comedians [[Jim Turner (comedian)|Jim Turner]], [[Mark Fite]], and [[Craig Anton]]. He also made an appearance as a minor character, Mr. Woodward, one of Reese's teachers on the television show ''[[Malcolm in the Middle]]''. |
Allen is a member of comedy group "2 Headed Dog" with comedians [[Jim Turner (comedian)|Jim Turner]], [[Mark Fite]], and [[Craig Anton]]. He also made an appearance as a minor character, Mr. Woodward, one of Reese's teachers on the television show ''[[Malcolm in the Middle]]''. Allen frequently plays the character "Todd Carlin", a hippie and fictional relative of [[George Carlin]]. Allen has guest starred on ''[[Gilmore Girls]]'', where he played a town troubadour, organic farmer, and a de facto minister officiating a wedding. He has been credited in many movies and television roles as Dave Gruber Allen and David Gruber Allen. |
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Allen has provided multiple voiceovers, such as his voice to the animated series ''[[King of the Hill]]'' episodes, "Unfortunate Son", "Phish and Wildlife", "Raise the Steaks", and "Bill's House". Allen has also provided his voice |
Allen has provided multiple voiceovers, such as his voice to the animated series ''[[King of the Hill]]'' episodes, "Unfortunate Son", "Phish and Wildlife", "Raise the Steaks", and "Bill's House". Allen has also provided his voice in ''[[Random! Cartoons]]'' clips. |
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Later on, Allen also played several different characters in [[NBC]]'s ''[[Newsradio]]'', and appeared as night school teacher "Randy" teaching basic auto repair and maintenance in the episode "Motor Skills" of the eighth season of the sitcom ''[[Frasier]]''. He has appeared as a hippie on ''[[Mr. Show with Bob and David]]'' and a protester on ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]''. In 2006, Allen appeared in the Stan and Lois sketch on [[Norm Macdonald]]'s comedy album ''Ridiculous'' (released by [[Comedy Central Records]]). |
Later on, Allen also played several different characters in [[NBC]]'s ''[[Newsradio]]'', and appeared as night school teacher "Randy", teaching basic auto repair and maintenance in the episode "Motor Skills" of the eighth season of the sitcom ''[[Frasier]]''. He has appeared as a hippie on ''[[Mr. Show with Bob and David]]'' and a protester on ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]''. In 2006, Allen appeared in the Stan and Lois sketch on [[Norm Macdonald]]'s comedy album ''Ridiculous'' (released by [[Comedy Central Records]]). |
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In November 2008, Allen appeared as "Todd"—and was credited as "Todd Carlin"—in the [[Cinematic Titanic]] episode "[[Santa Claus Conquers the Martians]]" during the pre-movie sequence, introducing the movie to the crew |
In November 2008, Allen appeared as "Todd"—and was credited as "Todd Carlin"—in the [[Cinematic Titanic]] episode "[[Santa Claus Conquers the Martians]]" during the pre-movie sequence, introducing the movie to the crew. Additionally, Allen has been touring periodically at live shows with Cinematic Titanic, performing his stand-up routine. |
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In 2010, Allen was featured as a sci-fi author in season two of ''[[Party Down]]'' and made a cameo in the film ''[[The Mother of Invention]]'' as Dr. Henry Miller. In 2011, Allen had a small role in the movie ''[[Bad Teacher]]''. In 2012, Allen played the salesman of a futuristic elder care center in "Life Begins at Rewirement," an episode of the [[ITVS]]/[[PBS]] sci-fi series ''Futurestates''. He also appeared in a recurring role on the [[CBS]] series ''[[Mike & Molly]]'' |
In 2010, Allen was featured as a sci-fi author in season two of ''[[Party Down]]'' and made a cameo in the film ''[[The Mother of Invention]]'' as Dr. Henry Miller. In 2011, Allen had a small role in the movie ''[[Bad Teacher]]''. In 2012, Allen played the salesman of a futuristic elder care center in "Life Begins at Rewirement," an episode of the [[ITVS]]/[[PBS]] sci-fi series ''Futurestates''. He also appeared in a recurring role on the [[CBS]] series ''[[Mike & Molly]]''. |
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Dave also provided the voice of Frostferatu, among several other characters, in [[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[Mighty Magiswords]]'' episodes "Share and Share Dislike", "Hideous Hound", "Transylbabies", "Collection Infection", and "King of Zombeez" created by ''MooBeard the Cow Pirate'' creator, [[Kyle A. Carrozza]]. In 2017, Allen appeared as the recurring character Dave the Taxidermist in [[NBC]]'s ''[[Trial & Error (TV series)|Trial & Error]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/character/ch0566699/|title=Taxidermist (Character)|website=IMDb|access-date=2017-04-19}}</ref> |
Dave also provided the voice of Frostferatu, among several other characters, in [[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[Mighty Magiswords]]'' episodes "Share and Share Dislike", "Hideous Hound", "Transylbabies", "Collection Infection", and "King of Zombeez", created by ''MooBeard the Cow Pirate'' creator, [[Kyle A. Carrozza]]. In 2017, Allen appeared as the recurring character Dave the Taxidermist in [[NBC]]'s ''[[Trial & Error (TV series)|Trial & Error]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/character/ch0566699/|title=Taxidermist (Character)|website=IMDb|access-date=2017-04-19}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Born | c. 1958 (age 66–67) Naperville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Other names | Gruber, Dave Gruber Allen, David Gruber Allen |
| Education | Augustana College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1989–present |
David Gruber Allen (born c. 1958) is an American television and film actor and comedian, best known for his work on the 1990 TV series Higgins Boys and Gruber and playing guidance counselor Jeff Rosso on the Judd Apatow-produced comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks.[1] He also played Mr. Kwest on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and a town troubadour on Gilmore Girls. Allen had a minor role as an "Electrocuted Ghost" known as "Sparky" in the 2016 film Ghostbusters.
Life and career
Allen plays the "Naked Trucker" - a character that first appeared as part of a sketch comedy show Two-Headed Dog. In 1998, at the invitation of Largo owner Mark Flannigan, Allen began to appear as the Naked Trucker as a solo act, opening at Largo in L.A. for Tenacious D, Jon Brion, and others. The act was an instant success and soon expanded to include David Koechner, who plays "T-Bones." Koechner and Allen starred in The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show on Comedy Central, which was picked up for 8 episodes.
Allen is a member of comedy group "2 Headed Dog" with comedians Jim Turner, Mark Fite, and Craig Anton. He also made an appearance as a minor character, Mr. Woodward, one of Reese's teachers on the television show Malcolm in the Middle. Allen frequently plays the character "Todd Carlin", a hippie and fictional relative of George Carlin. Allen has guest starred on Gilmore Girls, where he played a town troubadour, organic farmer, and a de facto minister officiating a wedding. He has been credited in many movies and television roles as Dave Gruber Allen and David Gruber Allen.
Allen has provided multiple voiceovers, such as his voice to the animated series King of the Hill episodes, "Unfortunate Son", "Phish and Wildlife", "Raise the Steaks", and "Bill's House". Allen has also provided his voice in Random! Cartoons clips. Later on, Allen also played several different characters in NBC's Newsradio, and appeared as night school teacher "Randy", teaching basic auto repair and maintenance in the episode "Motor Skills" of the eighth season of the sitcom Frasier. He has appeared as a hippie on Mr. Show with Bob and David and a protester on Arrested Development. In 2006, Allen appeared in the Stan and Lois sketch on Norm Macdonald's comedy album Ridiculous (released by Comedy Central Records).
In November 2008, Allen appeared as "Todd"—and was credited as "Todd Carlin"—in the Cinematic Titanic episode "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" during the pre-movie sequence, introducing the movie to the crew. Additionally, Allen has been touring periodically at live shows with Cinematic Titanic, performing his stand-up routine. In 2010, Allen was featured as a sci-fi author in season two of Party Down and made a cameo in the film The Mother of Invention as Dr. Henry Miller. In 2011, Allen had a small role in the movie Bad Teacher. In 2012, Allen played the salesman of a futuristic elder care center in "Life Begins at Rewirement," an episode of the ITVS/PBS sci-fi series Futurestates. He also appeared in a recurring role on the CBS series Mike & Molly.
Dave also provided the voice of Frostferatu, among several other characters, in Cartoon Network's Mighty Magiswords episodes "Share and Share Dislike", "Hideous Hound", "Transylbabies", "Collection Infection", and "King of Zombeez", created by MooBeard the Cow Pirate creator, Kyle A. Carrozza. In 2017, Allen appeared as the recurring character Dave the Taxidermist in NBC's Trial & Error.[2]
References
- ^ Ariano, Tara; Bunting, Sarah D. (2006). Television Without Pity: 752 Things We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love) about TV. Quirk Books. p. 15. ISBN 9781594741173. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ "Taxidermist (Character)". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
External links
- Dave Allen at IMDb
- Interview with Allen & partner David Koechner on public radio program The Sound of Young America
- Dave Allen at live Cinematic Titanic shows, performing standup and discussing his preferred method of writing his name (using parenthesis rather than quotation marks).
- Dave Allen in Life Begins at Rewirement
- Interview with "Gruber" Dave Allen Actor & Comedian on YouTube
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