Anecdotes

Met Adam Sandler when they attended New York University together.

Has appeared in 23 of Adam Sandler's starring vehicles, going back to Going Overboard (1989).

Gained 60 pounds for his role as Marty in Les aventures de Mister Deeds (2002).

Worked at the Improv in Los Angeles as a doorman, along with another Adam Sandler regular, Jonathan Loughran.

Has acted with Adam Sandler in 14 films, and worked as a producer on 6 of Adam Sandler's films.

Gained 40 pounds for his role in Little Nicky (2000).

Worked with Drew Barrymore in three films; Demain on se marie ! (1998), College attitude (1999), and Amour & amnésie (2004).

His father was of German Jewish and Russian Jewish descent, and his mother has Irish, English, Scottish, and German ancestry. Allen's maternal grandfather was born in London, England, to Irish parents.

Is the father of four daughters.