Allen Funt


Producer, Tv Host, Tv Series Creator

About

Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Born
September 16, 1914
Died
September 05, 1999
Cause of Death
Complications From A Stroke

Biography

Allen Funt worked in a variety of genres and built up a diverse and reputable career. Funt worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Candid Camera" (CBS, 1948-1956), "Candid Camera Looks at the Difference Between Men and Women" (NBC, 1983-84), "It's Only Human" (NBC, 1981-82), "Money Talks" (1972), "The Candid Camera Special" (NBC, 1981-82) and "Wh...

Family & Companions

Marilyn Funt
Wife

Biography

Allen Funt worked in a variety of genres and built up a diverse and reputable career. Funt worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Candid Camera" (CBS, 1948-1956), "Candid Camera Looks at the Difference Between Men and Women" (NBC, 1983-84), "It's Only Human" (NBC, 1981-82), "Money Talks" (1972), "The Candid Camera Special" (NBC, 1981-82) and "What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?" (1970) starring Joie Addison. In the eighties, Funt devoted his time to various credits, such as "Candid Kids" (NBC, 1984-85), "Candid Camera: The First 40 Years" (CBS, 1986-87), "Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow" (PBS, 1987-88) and "Candid Camera Christmas Special" (CBS, 1987-88). In the eighties and the nineties, Funt lent his talents to projects like "Candid Camera... Funt's Favorite Funnies" (CBS, 1989-1990), "Candid Camera... Getting Physical" (CBS, 1989-1990), "Candid Camera... Smile, You're on Vacation!" (CBS, 1989-1990), "The Candid Camera Comedy Shopping Spree" (CBS, 1989-1990) and "Candid Camera... Goes to the Doctor" (CBS, 1990-91). Funt last appeared in "Candid Camera... Really Silly Signs" (1991-92). Funt was married to Marilyn Funt and had five children. Allen Funt passed away in September 1999 at the age of 85.

Filmography

 

Director (Feature Film)

Money Talks (1972)
Director
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)
Director

Cast (Feature Film)

Money Talks (1972)
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)
Himself

Writer (Feature Film)

Money Talks (1972)
Writer
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)
Screenwriter

Producer (Feature Film)

Money Talks (1972)
Producer
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)
Producer
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)
Presented By

Editing (Feature Film)

What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)
Film Editor

Director (Special)

Candid Camera... Really Silly Signs (1992)
Director
Candid Camera... Crazy Cooks and Comedy Kitchen Capers (1991)
Director
The Candid Camera Comedy Shopping Spree (1990)
Director
Candid Camera... Funny Money (1990)
Director
Candid Camera... Funt's Favorite Funnies (1990)
Director
Candid Camera... Getting Physical (1990)
Director
Candid Camera... Smile, You're on Vacation! (1990)
Director
Candid Camera... The Sporting Life! (1990)
Director
Candid Camera... Goes to the Doctor (1990)
Director
Candid Camera on Wheels (1989)
Director
Candid Camera Eat! Eat! Eat! (1989)
Director
Candid Camera Looks at the Difference Between Men and Women (1983)
Director
It's Only Human (1981)
Remote Segment Director

Cast (Special)

Candid Camera... Really Silly Signs (1992)
Candid Camera... Crazy Cooks and Comedy Kitchen Capers (1991)
Candid Camera... The Sporting Life! (1990)
The Candid Camera Comedy Shopping Spree (1990)
Host
Candid Camera... Funt's Favorite Funnies (1990)
Host
Candid Camera... Getting Physical (1990)
Host
Candid Camera... Goes to the Doctor (1990)
Candid Camera... Funny Money (1990)
Host
Candid Camera... Smile, You're on Vacation! (1990)
Candid Camera Eat! Eat! Eat! (1989)
Candid Camera on Wheels (1989)
Candid Camera Christmas Special (1987)
Candid Camera: The First 40 Years (1987)
Candid Kids (1985)
Host
Candid Camera Looks at the Difference Between Men and Women (1983)
Host
It's Only Human (1981)
Host
The Candid Camera Special (1981)

Writer (Special)

Candid Camera... Smile, You're on Vacation! (1990)
Writer
Candid Camera... Getting Physical (1990)
Writer
The Candid Camera Comedy Shopping Spree (1990)
Writer

Producer (Special)

Candid Camera... Really Silly Signs (1992)
Producer
Candid Camera... Crazy Cooks and Comedy Kitchen Capers (1991)
Executive Producer
The Candid Camera Comedy Shopping Spree (1990)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera... Goes to the Doctor (1990)
Producer
Candid Camera... Smile, You're on Vacation! (1990)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera... The Sporting Life! (1990)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera... Funny Money (1990)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera... Funt's Favorite Funnies (1990)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera... Getting Physical (1990)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera Eat! Eat! Eat! (1989)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera on Wheels (1989)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera Christmas Special (1987)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera: The First 40 Years (1987)
Executive Producer
Candid Kids (1985)
Executive Producer
Candid Camera Looks at the Difference Between Men and Women (1983)
Executive Producer
The Candid Camera Special (1981)
Executive Producer
It's Only Human (1981)
Producer

Special Thanks (Special)

Candid Camera... Smile, You're on Vacation! (1990)
Writer
Candid Camera... Getting Physical (1990)
Writer
The Candid Camera Comedy Shopping Spree (1990)
Writer

Misc. Crew (Special)

Candid Camera... Crazy Cooks and Comedy Kitchen Capers (1991)
Creative Consultant
Candid Camera... Smile, You're on Vacation! (1990)
Other
The Candid Camera Comedy Shopping Spree (1990)
Other
It's Only Human (1981)
Announcer

Life Events

Family

Peter Funt
Son
Patricia FUnt
Daughter
John Funt
Son
Juliet Funt
Daughter
William Funt
Son

Companions

Marilyn Funt
Wife

Bibliography