Trivia

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 Mr. 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; The Wedding Singer (1998), Never Been Kissed (1999), and 50 First Dates (2004).

Is the father of four daughters.

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.