Gained 60 pounds for his role as Marty in Mr. Deeds (2002).
Allen Covert is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director. He is best known for his work in the films Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Little Nicky, and The Wedding Singer. He has also appeared in television shows such as The Goldbergs and Just Shoot Me!.
Covert was born on October 13, 1964 in Southfield, Michigan. His parents are Jewish. He has two older sisters. Covert was raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He graduated from Farmington Hills High School in 1982. He then attended the University of Michigan, where he studied English and theater.
Covert began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s. He has appeared in numerous stand-up comedy specials, including An Evening at the Improv and Comedy Central Presents. He has also appeared on late-night talk shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
In 1996, Covert co-wrote and starred in the film Happy Gilmore. The film was a commercial and critical success. It grossed over $41 million at the box office.
In 1998, Covert co-wrote and starred in the film The Waterboy. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $161 million at the box office.
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In 2000, Covert co-wrote and starred in the film Little Nicky. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $39 million at the box office.
In 2002, Covert co-wrote and starred in the film The Wedding Singer. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $80 million at the box office.
Covert has been married to his wife, Lisa, since 1988. They have two children together.
Covert has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
General Info
Full Name
Allen Covert
Net Worth
$14 million
Date Of Birth
October 13, 1964
Height
1.75 m
Profession
Screenwriter, Film Score Composer, Comedian, Film producer, Voice Actor, Songwriter
Education
New York University
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Kathryn Covert
Parents
Stephen Covert, Elizabeth Ann Duhy
Accomplishments
Movies
Grandma's Boy, The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Big Daddy, Little Nicky, Happy Gilmore, Just Go With It, Mr. Deeds, Jack and Jill, Pixels, Strange Wilderness, Anger Management, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, The Waterboy, That's My Boy, Hotel Transylvania, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, Bed...
He is of German Jewish (from his paternal grandfather), English, Irish, Danish, and German descent. Allen's maternal grandfather was born in London, England.