Ted Allen
Biography
Edward Reese Allen is an American author and television personality who was born on May 20, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio. Known for his work in television, he served as the food and wine connoisseur on the Bravo network television program Queer Eye and has also been the host of a television cooking competition series. His career includes multiple known credits in the entertainment industry, specifically listed under acting categories in database profiles, with a total of twenty-eight known credits. Additional biographical data notes his male gender and international recognition through various film and television reference sources.
Career overview
Edward Reese Allen was born on May 20, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He is an American author and television personality. Professionally, Allen is known for his work in television, holding twenty-eight known credits in acting according to database records.
Among his prominent television roles, Allen served as the food and wine connoisseur on the Bravo network television program Queer Eye. In addition to his work on that show, he has also been the host of a television cooking competition series.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Chopped: Castaways (2026) as Self - Host
- Modern Love (2019) as Ted Allen
- The Rocketeer (2019) as Cast-Iron Chef (voice)
- Rock the Block (2019) as Self
- James Beard: America's First Foodie (2017) as Himself
- Chopped Junior (2015) as Self - Host
- Chopped After Hours (2015) as Self - Host
- All-Star Academy (2015) as Self - Host
- black-ish (2014) as himself
- Beat Bobby Flay (2013) as Self
- Cutthroat Kitchen (2013) as Self - Guest Judge
- Chopped (2009) as Self - Host
- The Best Thing I Ever Ate (2009) as Self
- Food Detectives (2008)
- From G's to Gents (2008)
- Top Chef (2006)
- Top Chef (2006) as Himself - Guest Judge
- Top Chef (2006) as Himself - Judge
- Iron Chef America (2005)
- Food Network Star (2005)
- The Celebrity Apprentice (2004)
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - The Fab Five
- TV Revolution (2004)
- Las Vegas (2003) as Ted Allen
- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003) as Self - Food & Wine
- Good Morning, Miami (2002) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ted Allen best known for?
Ted Allen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chopped: Castaways (2026), Modern Love (2019), black-ish (2014), Beat Bobby Flay (2013).
When and where was Ted Allen born?
Ted Allen was born on May 20, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Ted Allen have?
Ted Allen has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Ted Allen's background in cinema and television?
Edward Reese Allen is an American author and television personality who was born on May 20, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio. Known for his work in television, he served as the food and wine connoisseur on the Bravo network television program Queer Eye and has also been the host of a television cooking competition series. His c...