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Allen Covert

Allen Covert is a multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, and producer from the United States. Allen Covert is recognized for his starring role in the 2006 comedy film “Grandma’s Boy,” and his supporting actor role in the movie “Strange Wilderness” (2008).

Early Life

Born as Allen Stephen Covert, better known as Allen Covert. On the 12th of October 1964, he was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, the United States. He is currently 59 years old and according to the astrological chart, he has a birth sign of Libra. He holds US citizenship and practices Judaism religion. Meanwhile, he belongs to a mixed ethnicity of Ashkenazi Jewish, German, Irish, English, and Danish descent.

He was born to Elizabeth Ann Duhy (mother) and Stephen Covert (father). His Jewish father and Southern Baptist mother raised him. Meanwhile, there is very little known about his sibling and his childhood life.

Allen Covert – Education

In terms of his academic qualification, he attended New York University with Adam Sandler and studied theatre there. During this time, he also met classmate Adam Sandler and his fellow fraternity brother in Sigma, Phi Epsilon.

Professional Career

Allen Covert made his film debut as a cruise ship bartender in Adam Sandler’s 1989 film “Going Overboard,” which also marked Sandler’s film debut. Covert had minor roles in several subsequent Sandler films, including Otto the homeless caddy in “Happy Gilmore,” before starring in “The Wedding Singer” alongside Sandler and Drew Barrymore in 1998.

He would go on to appear in four of Sandler’s subsequent films, including one in “Little Nicky,” for which he gained 40 pounds. Beginning with 50 “First Dates” in 2004, he eventually returned to walk-on and single-scene roles in Sandler’s films.

Allen Covert

Caption: The poster of the 2006 comedy film, Grandma’s Boy (Source: Netflix)

Covert’s first (and only) lead role was in the comedy film “Grandma’s Boy” in 2006. Sandler worked as an executive producer on the film. He also appeared in four films in which he did not star or produce: “Never Been Kissed,” “Late Last Night,” “Heavyweights,” and “The Cable Guy.”

Recent Works

Although Covert’s on-screen presence decreased in recent years, he has remained an active member of Sandler’s film production company, Happy Madison Productions, where he is an executive producer and occasionally co-writer on the majority of the company’s films.

Furthermore, he has made significant contributions to Sandler’s numerous comedy albums, and he frequently receives co-writing credits on the original songs that Sandler performs in many of his films.

He co-starred with Adam Sandler in an episode of the television series “Undeclared.” Judd Apatow, the show’s creator, is another friend and former college classmate of Covert and Sandler. His more recent works include “Hotel Transylvania 2,” “Sandy Wexler,” “Hubie Halloween,” “Home Team,” and “Murder Mystery 2.” Moreover, he is a co-founder of Cherry Tree Books, a children’s eBook publisher.

Net Worth 2024

According to some online sources, his net worth is estimated at more than $10 million. He has due to his numerous successes in the entertainment industry, thanks in large part to his friendship with the celebrated actor Adam Sandler, as well as Covert’s undeniable talent.

Relationship Status

As of now, Allen Covert is single and has not been involved in any kind of relationship at the moment. Meanwhile, he was previously married to Kathryn Covert in 2006.

Allen Covert

Caption: Allen Covert with his four children (Source: Instagram)

With the relationship, the couple has four children whose names are still unknown. However, the couple divorced in 2019. Additionally, he was rumored to have dated Alycen Rowse. Covert has never been involved in any controversy or rumors till now.

Allen Covert – Body Measurements

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Caption: Adam Sandler and Allen Covert walking (Source: Just Jared)

Covert stands 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75 m) and weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs), Meanwhile, he has a pair of brown eyes with brown hair color and his body measurement is 42-34-14 inches.

Social Media

On his Instagram page ‘@thatallencovert’ there are over 16.8k followers. Other than this, she is not present on Facebook and Twitter.