Allen Covert Biography

(Actor Best Known for His Role in the Comedy Film 'Grandma's Boy')

Birthday: October 13, 1964 (Libra)

Born In: West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Allen Covert is an actor, comedian, producer and writer best known for appearing in the 2006 comedy movie ‘Grandma's Boy’. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow actor and best friend Adam Sandler in a number of films including ‘The Wedding Singer’, ‘Happy Gilmore’, ‘50 First Dates’, ‘Strange Wilderness’ and ‘Anger Management’, to name a few. Born in Palm Beach County to a Jewish father and a Southern Baptist mother, Covert studied theater at the New York University, where Sandler was a classmate. He is also a cofounder of a publishing company called Cherry Tree Books which releases eBooks for children. As a multitalented artiste, Covert has always been praised for both his film and television work. His natural acting proficiency and ability to play a variety of characters is admired by several young talents. Married to Kathryn Ashley Hagstrom, he is a father of four.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Allen Stephen Covert

Age: 60 Years, 60 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kathryn Covert

father: Stephen Covert

mother: Elizabeth Ann Duhy

Born Country: United States

Actors Comedians

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

U.S. State: Florida

City: West Palm Beach, Florida

More Facts

education: New York University

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    What movies has Allen Covert been in?

    Some of the movies that Allen Covert has appeared in include "Happy Gilmore," "The Wedding Singer," "50 First Dates," "Grandma's Boy," and "Grown Ups."
  • 2

    Is Allen Covert related to Adam Sandler?

    Yes, Allen Covert is a close friend of Adam Sandler and has frequently collaborated with him on various movies.
  • 3

    What is Allen Covert's role at Happy Madison Productions?

    Allen Covert is a longtime collaborator with Adam Sandler and serves as a producer and actor at Happy Madison Productions.
  • 4

    Does Allen Covert have any upcoming projects?

    As of the latest information available, Allen Covert has been involved in various projects with Happy Madison Productions, but specific upcoming projects have not been announced yet.
  • 5

    Where can I watch movies featuring Allen Covert?

    Movies featuring Allen Covert can be found on various streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other online rental services.
Acting Career
Allen Covert had his first movie role in 1989 as a bartender in ‘Going Overboard’. After this, he appeared in ‘Heavyweights’, a comedy flick about a group of fat kids who are taken over by a fitness guru. In 1996, he starred in the films ‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘The Cable Guy’. Two years later, the actor played Sammy in the romantic comedy ‘The Wedding Singer’ which also starred Adam Sandler. The film was a huge success and grossed $123.3 million worldwide against a $18 million budget. Covert next had roles in the movies ‘Never Been Kissed’, ‘Late Last Night’ and ‘Big Daddy’, all of which were released in 1999. The following year, he starred as Todd in the unsuccessful film ‘Little Nicky’.
In the year 2002, Covert got the opportunity to star again with Sandler in the film ‘Mr. Deeds’. A year later, the duo once again appeared together in ‘Anger Management’. He next starred in ‘Grandma's Boy’, a comedy movie centering on a video game tester who is compelled to live with his grandmother after being driven out from his home. In 2008, the actor played the role of Fred in the comedy-adventure ‘Strange Wilderness’. His more recent works include ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ (2015) and ‘Sandy Wexler’ (2017).
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Writing Career
Allen Covert served as a soundtrack writer for a number of films, such as ‘Big Daddy,’ ‘Eight Crazy Nights,’ ‘50 First Dates,’ and ‘Grown Ups.’ He also wrote stories for a handful of movies including ‘Grandma's Boy’, ‘The Benchwarmers’ and ‘Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star’.
Production Career
As a producer, Allen Covert has contributed to numerous movies including ‘That's My Boy’, ‘Grandma's Boy,’ ‘Father of the Year’ and ‘The Ridiculous Six.’ He has also worked as an associate producer on ‘Big Daddy’ and ‘Mr. Deeds,’ which released in 1999 and 2002, respectively. He has served as the executive producer on numerous films, such as ‘Anger Management,’ ‘Grown Ups,’ ‘Jack and Jill,’ ‘Grown Ups 2’ and ‘Blended,’ to name a few.
Family & Personal Life
Allen Covert was born on October 13, 1964, in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, to Stephen Covert and Elizabeth Ann. He attended New York University with Adam Sandler and studied theater there.
On a personal note, Covert has been married to Kathryn Ashley Hagstrom for several years. He has four children.
Facts About Allen Covert
Allen Covert is known for his love of video games and is an avid collector of rare and vintage gaming consoles.
He is a talented musician and often performs in a band with his friends in his spare time.
Allen Covert is a huge fan of stand-up comedy and has a collection of comedy albums from his favorite comedians.
He is a passionate animal lover and supports various animal welfare organizations.
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