Allan Havey is a multi-talented American individual, exceling in various fields as an actor, comedian, writer, and talk show host. His notable hosting, writing, and executive producing credits include the popular television program "Night After Night with Allan Havey," which aired on The Comedy Channel from 1989 to 1992.
Throughout his career, Havey has made numerous guest appearances on various television shows, including the iconic "David Letterman Show" on both CBS and NBC. He has also created two Cable Ace Award-nominated performances for HBO, "One Night Stand" and "Command Performance," showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Havey is particularly renowned for his portrayal of Lou Avery on AMC's critically acclaimed series "Mad Men," as well as his recurring role as Karl Allerd on Showtime's "Billions." His performance as a laid-back foil to Paul Giamatti's character was praised by Sean Collins of The New York Times, who noted, "as always, a perfectly laid-back foil for Paul Giamatti's measured bombast."
In addition to his television work, Havey has made notable appearances in several films, including the Coen brothers' "Hail Caesar" alongside Josh Brolin, Steven Soderbergh's "The Informant" with Matt Damon, Mike Figgis' "Internal Affairs" with Richard Gere, and David Leland's "Checking Out" with Jeff Daniels. His filmography also includes "Rounders," "Knockaround Guys," "Plus One," "Love or Money," and "Bombshell."
Furthermore, Havey has appeared in a range of other television shows, including "LOOT," "GLOW," "Two Broke Girls," "Man in the High Castle," "LOVE," "Bosch," "Seinfeld," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."