Comedians who died on October 30

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on October 30. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2000 Steve Allen

  Steve Allen was an American television personality, comedian, musician, composer, writer, and actor, best known as the original host of NBC's 'The Tonight Show.' He played a significant role in shaping the modern format of late-night talk shows, influencing generations of hosts that followed. [bio]