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Gene 'Groove' Allen(1964-2025)

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Gene 'Groove' Allen was born on 26 February 1964 in Long Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Boomerang (1992), What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) and House Party (1990). He died on 12 February 2025 in Maryland, USA.
BornFebruary 26, 1964
DiedFebruary 12, 2025(60)
BornFebruary 26, 1964
DiedFebruary 12, 2025(60)
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Known for

Eddie Murphy in Boomerang (1992)
Boomerang
5.7
  • Street Photographer
  • 1992
Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
What's Love Got to Do with It
7.4
  • Club Announcer
  • 1993
Christopher Martin and Christopher Reid in House Party (1990)
House Party
6.5
  • Groove(as Eugene Allen)
  • 1990
Christopher Martin and Christopher Reid in House Party 2 (1991)
House Party 2
5.3
  • Groove(as Eugene Allen)
  • 1991

Credits

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Actor

  • Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
    What's Love Got to Do with It
    7.4
    • Club Announcer
    • 1993
  • Eddie Murphy in Boomerang (1992)
    Boomerang
    5.7
    • Street Photographer
    • 1992
  • Christopher Martin and Christopher Reid in House Party 2 (1991)
    House Party 2
    5.3
    • Groove (as Eugene Allen)
    • 1991
  • Christopher Martin and Christopher Reid in House Party (1990)
    House Party
    6.5
    • Groove (as Eugene Allen)
    • 1990

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Eugene Allen
  • Born
    • February 26, 1964
    • Long Island, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 12, 2025
    • Maryland, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • ?? - February 12, 2025 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Part of a Hip-Hop group from the 80s known as Groove B. Chill, with 'Darryl "Chill" Mitchell'.

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