- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAllen Packard Ellsworth
- Nickname
- Mr Password
- Allen Ludden was born on October 5, 1917 in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Password (1961), It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman! (1975) and Futureworld (1976). He was married to Betty White and Margaret Frances McGloin. He died on June 9, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesBetty White(June 14, 1963 - June 9, 1981) (his death)Margaret Frances McGloin(October 11, 1943 - October 30, 1961) (her death, 3 children)
- ChildrenSarah Margaret LuddenDavid Ellsworth LuddenMartha Ann Ludden
- ParentsHomer Jameson LuddenLeila Matilda AllenElmer Dale Ellsworth
- RelativesCharles Franklin Ludden(Half Sibling)
- He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6743 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 31, 1988. His Walk of Fame star is located next to his wife Betty White's star.
- He and his first wife had three children: David Ludden, Martha Ludden and Sarah Ludden.
- He met his wife, Betty White, a couple of times on Password, but while performing in the play "Critic's Choice" their relationship blossomed.
- During World War II, he served in the United States Army as officer in charge of entertainment in the Pacific theater, received the Bronze Star Metal, and was discharged with the rank of captain (1946).
- Recipient of the Horatio Alger Award (1961).
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