Allen Ludden

Allen Ellsworth Ludden (born Allen Packard Ellsworth; October 5, 1917 June 9, 1981) was an American television personality, actor, singer, emcee, and game show host. He hosted various incarnations of the game show Password between 1961 and 1980.

Allen Ludden
Ludden in 1961
Born
Allen Packard Ellsworth

(1917-10-05)October 5, 1917
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 1981(1981-06-09) (aged 63)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery, Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas
Occupation(s)Game show host, television personality, actor, singer
Years active1949–1981
Spouses
  • Margaret McGloin
    (m. 1943; died 1961)
  • (m. 1963)
Children3
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