Allen Covert
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| Allen Covert | |
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| Name | Allen Covert |
| Birth name | Allen Stephen Covert |
| Birth date | 13 October 1964 |
| Birth place | West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Lynette Covert, 2005 |
Allen Covert is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer best known for his long-standing collaborations with Adam Sandler and his frequent appearances in films produced by Happy Madison Productions. A staple of early-2000s comedy cinema, he has played memorable supporting roles in numerous box office hits. His career extends beyond acting to include significant work as a writer and producer on several successful projects within the Sandler comedic universe.
Early life and education
Allen Stephen Covert was born on October 13, 1964, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He developed an interest in performance during his youth before pursuing formal education in the arts. Covert attended New York University, where he studied film and television at the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. It was during his time at NYU that he first met fellow student Adam Sandler, forging a personal and professional partnership that would define much of his future career in Hollywood.
Career
Covert's career is inextricably linked to Happy Madison Productions, the company founded by Adam Sandler. He made his film debut in the 1989 comedy Going Overboard and began regularly appearing in Sandler's films, such as Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, and Big Daddy. He co-wrote and produced the hit comedy Grandma's Boy and served as a producer on major films like Paul Blart: Mall Cop and the Grown Ups series. Beyond production, Covert has had memorable acting turns in Anger Management, 50 First Dates, and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. His voice work includes roles in animated features like Eight Crazy Nights and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. He also co-created and starred in the Netflix series The Wrong Missy.
Personal life
Covert married his wife, Lynette, in 2005, and the couple has one daughter together. He maintains a relatively private life outside of his work in the entertainment industry. Based in Los Angeles, Covert is known to be an avid golfer, a hobby reflected in his involvement with films like Happy Gilmore. He remains a close friend and frequent collaborator with Adam Sandler and many other alumni of the Saturday Night Live comedy sphere.
Filmography
A selected filmography includes: *Going Overboard (1989) – Schecky Moskowitz *Happy Gilmore (1996) – Hospital Orderly *The Wedding Singer (1998) – Photographer *Big Daddy (1999) – Delivery Guy *Little Nicky (2000) – John *Mr. Deeds (2002) – Marty *Anger Management (2003) – Sam *50 First Dates (2004) – Doug *Grandma's Boy (2006) – Dante *I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) – Steve *Grown Ups (2010) – Male Yoga Instructor *Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) – Producer *The Wrong Missy (2020) – Nate
Discography
Covert's audio work primarily consists of comedy albums and soundtrack contributions associated with Happy Madison projects. He is featured on the soundtrack for Eight Crazy Nights and contributed to comedy albums by Adam Sandler, including the platinum-selling They're All Gonna Laugh at You! and What the Hell Happened to Me?. His voice can also be heard on the Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation soundtrack.
Category:American male film actors Category:American male comedians Category:American screenwriters Category:American film producers Category:People from West Palm Beach, Florida Category:New York University alumni Category:Happy Madison Productions people Category:1964 births Category:Living people