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Allen Covert (born October 13 1964 in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The city is also the oldest incorporated municipality in South Florida....
) is an American comedian
Comedian

A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain members of an audience, primarily by making them laughter. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy....
 and actor
Actor

An actor or actress is a person who acting in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio programming in that capacity....
.

Covert was educated at New York University
New York University

New York University is a private university, nonsectarian, research university in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan....
, where he was a classmate of Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler

Adam Richard Sandler is an United States comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter and film producer. After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, he went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over US$100 million at the box office....
. Now a longtime friend of Sandler, Covert frequently writes for Sandler's comedy albums and films. He's a familiar face to Sandler fans, having appeared in most of his movies:






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Allen Covert (born October 13 1964 in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The city is also the oldest incorporated municipality in South Florida....
) is an American comedian
Comedian

A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain members of an audience, primarily by making them laughter. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy....
 and actor
Actor

An actor or actress is a person who acting in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio programming in that capacity....
.

Covert was educated at New York University
New York University

New York University is a private university, nonsectarian, research university in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan....
, where he was a classmate of Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler

Adam Richard Sandler is an United States comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter and film producer. After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, he went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over US$100 million at the box office....
. Now a longtime friend of Sandler, Covert frequently writes for Sandler's comedy albums and films. He's a familiar face to Sandler fans, having appeared in most of his movies:
  • Sandler's homeless caddy, Otto, in Happy Gilmore
    Happy Gilmore

    Happy Gilmore is a 1996 in film Cinema of the United States List of sports films comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler as the title character....
     (1996
    1996 in film

    The year '1996 in film' involved some significant events. Major releases this year included Fargo , Trainspotting , The English Patient , Independence Day , Twister , Scream, Jerry Maguire and Madonna 's Evita ....
    )
  • Sandler's best friend and town limousine driver in The Wedding Singer
    The Wedding Singer

    The Wedding Singer is a 1998 film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank Coraci that stars Adam Sandler as Robbie Hart, a wedding singer, and Drew Barrymore as Julia Sullivan, the object of his affections....
     (1998
    1998 in film

    The year 1998 in film involved some significant events....
    )
  • Sandler's gay friend in Big Daddy
    Big Daddy (film)

    Big Daddy is a Cinema of the United States comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler, which was released on June 25, 1999 in film by Columbia Pictures....
     (1999
    1999 in film

    The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s. Several new feature films, including Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, The Sixth Sense, new sequel Toy Story 2, first of The Matrix, Disney's animated Tarzan , The Mummy , and the hig...
    )
  • Nicky's roommate in the movie Little Nicky
    Little Nicky (film)

    Little Nicky is a comedy film written, produced by and starring Adam Sandler. Rhys Ifans, Tom Lister, Jr., Harvey Keitel, Allen Covert, and Patricia Arquette co-star, with Robert Smigel providing the voice of the talking dog, Mr....
     (2000
    2000 in film

    The year 2000 in film involved some significant events....
    ). For the role, Covert gained 40 pounds and shaved his hairline to reflect the character.
  • The lecherous nerdy journalist in Mr. Deeds
    Mr. Deeds

    Mr. Deeds is a 2002 in film comedy film starring Adam Sandler and Winona Ryder, and is a remake of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. The movie features Peter Gallagher, John Turturro and Steve Buscemi, with small roles by John McEnroe and Al Sharpton and a brief, uncredited appearance by Rob Schneider....
     (2002
    2002 in film

    The year '2002 in film' involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, Stuart Litt...
    )
  • Braggart romantic rival in Anger Management
    Anger management

    The term Anger management commonly refers to a system of psychology psychotherapy techniques and exercises by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger can control or reduce the Post-traumatic stress disorder, degrees, and effects of an angered emotion state....
     (2003
    2003 in film

    The year '2003 in film' involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King , Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Freddy vs Jason, X2: X-Men Uni...
    ), a film for which he was also executive producer
    Executive producer

    The title of executive producer , or executive in charge of production, typically describes a film producer, television producer, radio producer, record producer, or similar Stakeholder who doesn't participate in the technical operations of the production process, but who is still responsible for the success of a project....
  • Short-term memory
    Short-term memory

    Short--term memory refers to the capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time....
     loss patient, 10-Second Tom, in 50 First Dates
    50 First Dates

    50 First Dates is a 2004 in film romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and directed by Peter Segal....
     (2004
    2004 in film

    The year '2004 in film' involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ,The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Shrek 2, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs....
    )
  • Grandma's Boy
    Grandma's Boy

    Grandma's Boy is an United States comedy film produced by Adam Sandler's production company Happy Madison in 2006 in film. The film stars Allen Covert, a co-writer and co-producer, and Linda Cardellini....
     (2006
    2006 in film

    The year '2006 in film' involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with Saw III, Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Casino Royale , Clerks II, X-Men: The Last Stand, Mission: Impossible III, Final Destination 3 and Scary Movie 4....
    ), as Alex, for Sandler's Happy Madison
    Happy Madison

    Happy Madison Productions is a film production company founded by actor Adam Sandler. Fellow performers, writers Allen Covert, Nick Swardson, Peter Dante, Jonathan Loughran, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Chris Rock and Dana Carvey have headlined films under the Happy Madison banner....
     production company, his first starring role


Covert also had a brief role in a King Of Queens television episode that Sandler and friend, Peter Dante
Peter Dante

Peter Francis Dante is an United States actor. He has been in most Happy Madison films with his friend, Adam Sandler. His roles are usually alongside Jonathan Loughran and/or Allen Covert....
, was also a guest-star on as well as an episode where he was the towel guy.

Covert cameoed alongside Sandler in an episode of the short lived, but highly critically acclaimed comedy by Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow

'Judd Apatow' is an Emmy Award winning film producer, film director, and screenwriter. He is best known for producing a distinct series of critically and commercially successful comedy films, including Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy , The 40-Year-Old Virgin , Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby , Knocked Up, Su...
, Undeclared
Undeclared

Undeclared is an United States television series that aired on Fox Broadcasting Company during the 2001–2002 season. The half-hour comedy-drama/sitcom was Judd Apatow's follow-up to the TV cult classic Freaks and Geeks, which also lasted for one season....
, in "The Assistant
List of Undeclared episodes

The following is an episode list for the cancelled Fox Broadcasting Company comedy Undeclared. The program premiered on September 25, 2001 in the United States and last aired on March 12, 2002, lasting only one season of 17 episodes....
" episode.

Covert is also one of the screenwriters for the Happy Madison production The Benchwarmers
The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers is a 2006 comedy film film that was released on April 7, 2006. It stars Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder and is directed by Dennis Dugan....
, which was released April 7 2006.

Covert is married to Kathryn Covert and has two children.

Filmography

  • Going Overboard
    Going Overboard

    Going Overboard is a film released in 1989. It was the first starring role for Adam Sandler. It also features Burt Young, Allen Covert, Billy Zane, Terry Moore , Milton Berle, and a small role by Billy Bob Thornton....
     (1989)
  • Airheads
    Airheads

    Airheads is a comedy film released on August 5, 1994. It was written by Rich Wilkes and directed by Michael Lehmann.It stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler as a group of loser musicians called The Lone Rangers who take a radio station hostage, just so that their song would get played on the radio....
     (1994) – Police Officer
  • Heavyweights
    Heavyweights

    Heavyweights is a 1995 in film comedy film about a fat camp for kids that is taken over by a fitness guru named Tony Perkis ....
     (1995) – Kenny the camera man
  • Happy Gilmore
    Happy Gilmore

    Happy Gilmore is a 1996 in film Cinema of the United States List of sports films comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler as the title character....
     (1996) – Otto
  • Bulletproof
    Bulletproof (1996 film)

    Bulletproof is a 1996 in film Cinema of the United States action film comedy film film directed by Ernest Dickerson, and starring Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan and Robert Swenson....
     (1996) – Detective Jones
  • The Wedding Singer
    The Wedding Singer

    The Wedding Singer is a 1998 film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank Coraci that stars Adam Sandler as Robbie Hart, a wedding singer, and Drew Barrymore as Julia Sullivan, the object of his affections....
     (1998) – Sammy
  • The Waterboy
    The Waterboy

    The Waterboy is a 1998 in film United States comedy film directed by Frank Coraci. It stars Adam Sandler alongside Henry Winkler, Kathy Bates, Jerry Reed, and Fairuza Balk....
     (1998) – Walter
  • Never Been Kissed
    Never Been Kissed

    Never Been Kissed is a 1999 in film comedy directed by Raja Gosnell and starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Molly Shannon, Leelee Sobieski, John C....
     (1999) – Roger in Op/Ed
  • Late Last Night
    Late Last Night (film)

    Late Last Night is a 1999 in television television movie directed and written by Steven Brill. Film stars Emilio Estevez and Steven Weber. Film also features cameo appearances by Allen Covert and Kelly Monaco....
     (1999) – Coked Guy (as Alan Coert)
  • Freaks and Geeks
    Freaks and Geeks

    Freaks and Geeks is an United States television series, created by Paul Feig and Television producer by Judd Apatow, that aired on NBC during the 1999–2000 television season....
     (1999) – Greasy Liquor Store Clerk
  • Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
    Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

    Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo is a 1999 comedy film starring Rob Schneider. Other cast members include Eddie Griffin, Amy Poehler, Oded Fehr, Arija Bareikis, and William Forsythe ....
     (1999) – Vic
  • Big Daddy
    Big Daddy

    Big Daddy may refer to:...
     (1999) – Phil D'Amato
  • Little Nicky
    Little Nicky (film)

    Little Nicky is a comedy film written, produced by and starring Adam Sandler. Rhys Ifans, Tom Lister, Jr., Harvey Keitel, Allen Covert, and Patricia Arquette co-star, with Robert Smigel providing the voice of the talking dog, Mr....
     (2000) – Todd
  • Undeclared
    Undeclared

    Undeclared is an United States television series that aired on Fox Broadcasting Company during the 2001–2002 season. The half-hour comedy-drama/sitcom was Judd Apatow's follow-up to the TV cult classic Freaks and Geeks, which also lasted for one season....
     (2001) – Himself (uncredited)
  • Mr. Deeds
    Mr. Deeds

    Mr. Deeds is a 2002 in film comedy film starring Adam Sandler and Winona Ryder, and is a remake of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. The movie features Peter Gallagher, John Turturro and Steve Buscemi, with small roles by John McEnroe and Al Sharpton and a brief, uncredited appearance by Rob Schneider....
     (2002) – Marty
  • Eight Crazy Nights
    Eight Crazy Nights

    Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights is a Cinema of the United States animated film musical film comedy film with Adam Sandler about the magic of the holidays....
     (2002) – Old Lady, Bus Driver & Mayor's Wife (voice)
  • Anger Management
    Anger management

    The term Anger management commonly refers to a system of psychology psychotherapy techniques and exercises by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger can control or reduce the Post-traumatic stress disorder, degrees, and effects of an angered emotion state....
     (2003) – Andrew
  • The King of Queens
    The King of Queens

    The King of Queens is an United States sitcom that ran for nine seasons, from 1998 to 2007.The show was produced by Hanley Productions and CBS Productions CBS Paramount Television in association with Columbia Pictures Television , Columbia TriStar Television , Sony Pictures Television and filmed at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver Cit...
     (2004-2007) – Dave
  • 50 First Dates
    50 First Dates

    50 First Dates is a 2004 in film romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and directed by Peter Segal....
     (2004) – Ten Second Tom
  • The Dating Scene (2004) – Himself
  • The Longest Yard
    The Longest Yard (2005 film)

    The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports film comedy film, a remake of the 1974 film of the The Longest Yard . The movie features inmates at a prison who play American football against their guards....
     (2005) – Referee
  • Grandma's Boy
    Grandma's Boy

    Grandma's Boy is an United States comedy film produced by Adam Sandler's production company Happy Madison in 2006 in film. The film stars Allen Covert, a co-writer and co-producer, and Linda Cardellini....
     (2006) – Alex
  • I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
    I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

    I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry is a 2007 in film comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James . The film was released on July 20, 2007 in the United States, August 16, 2007 in Australia and on September 21, 2007 in the United Kingdom and Ireland....
     (2007) – Steve
  • Strange Wilderness
    Strange Wilderness

    Strange Wilderness is a 2008 in film comedy film produced by Adam Sandler's production company, Happy Madison Productions for Paramount Pictures, and starring Steve Zahn, Allen Covert, Justin Long, Kevin Heffernan , and Jonah Hill....
     (2008) – Fred
  • Bedtime Stories
    Bedtime Stories

    Bedtime Stories is the name of four albums:*Bedtime Stories by Madonna *Bedtime Stories by Darediablo*Bedtime Stories by David Baerwald*Bedtime Stories by Judge Dread...
     (2008) – Ferrari Guy
  • Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) – Jerky Security Guy


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