Allen Funt
Allen Albert Funt (September 16, 1914 – September 5, 1999) was an American television producer, director, writer and television personality, best known as the creator and host of Candid Camera from the 1940s to 1980s, as either a regular television show or a television series of specials. Its most notable run was from 1960 to 1967 on CBS.
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| Born | Allen Albert Funt September 16, 1914 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 1999 (aged 84) Pebble Beach, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, director, writer |
| Years active | 1948–1993 |
| Spouse(s) | Evelyn Michal (m. 1946–64) Marilyn Laron (m. 1964–78) |
| Children | 5, including Peter |
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