Thomas Michael Allen is a multifaceted American artist, boasting a career as an accomplished actor, writer, and producer.
Born in Washington, D.C., Allen's early life was shaped by his parents, a salesman father and a professional day care provider mother.
As a high school student in Fairfax, Virginia, Allen began to nurture his passion for acting, setting the stage for a lifelong pursuit of the craft.
He further honed his skills at The North Carolina School of the Arts, but his studies were cut short when he was cast in a national tour of the iconic musical "Camelot".
Allen's subsequent appearance at The Folger Theater in Washington preceded his relocation to New York City, where he co-created and starred in the original cast of the Off-Broadway phenomenon "Tony and Tina's Wedding".
The show's remarkable 17-year run in New York and its global productions cemented Allen's reputation as a talented performer.
He reprised his role in the LA company of the show, earning the attention of Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner, who selected him to recreate his character for the Fox TV series.
As a prolific voice over and commercial actor, Allen has appeared in hundreds of advertisements throughout his career.
He brought the beloved character Peanut to life in the critically acclaimed Cartoon Network animated series "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law", alongside esteemed co-stars Stephen Colbert and Gary Cole.
In 2008, Allen was honored with acceptance into the prestigious BMI Musical Theater Workshop, whose recent achievements include a Tony Award.
