What Is Keith Allen's Net Worth?
Keith Allen is a Welsh actor, comedian, artist, musician, singer-songwriter, author, and television personality whose net worth is estimated to be $600 thousand. He is the father of singer Lily Allen and actor Alfie Allen, and the brother of actor/director Kevin Allen. Keith boasts over 100 acting credits, having starred as Rex in the television series "Making Out" (1989–1990), Mr. Tony Whitman in "Bodies" (2004–2006), and the Sheriff of Nottingham in "Robin Hood" (2006–2009). He has also had roles in several notable films, including "Loch Ness," "Trainspotting," "The Others," and "Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London." In addition to acting, Keith authored the book "Grow Up" in 2007.
Finances
In June 2019, Lily Allen revealed on Twitter that both she and her father were not technically millionaires anymore. Lily cited financial setbacks due to a lawsuit with a former manager and tax issues that plunged her into debt but did not elaborate on Keith's financial situation. Interestingly, she stated that Alfie Allen was the only millionaire among the three at that time.
Early Life
Keith Allen was born on September 2, 1953, in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, to Edward Charles Allen, a Royal Navy officer submariner, and Mary Kathleen Hitchiner. Growing up near Swansea, Malta, and Gosport, Hampshire, Keith had an eventful childhood. After his father was posted to Singapore, Keith was sent to Brentwood School in Essex, from which he was expelled at age 13. By 15, he spent time in a youth detention center for repeated theft.
Career
Throughout the 1970s, Keith worked various jobs, including a stagehand and a stand-up comedian. He gained fame at the Comedy Store by 1979. During the 1980s, he appeared in "The Bullshitters," "The Yob," and "The Young Ones"—all part of "The Comic Strip Presents…" series.
In 1985, he appeared in "The Supergrass" alongside Jennifer Saunders and Robbie Coltrane. He starred in the 1986 film "Comrades," and in 1992's "Carry On Columbus." His cameo in "Twin Town," directed by his brother Kevin, came in 1994, along with an appearance in the thriller "Shallow Grave." He played a drug dealer in 1996's "Trainspotting." In 2000, he performed in Harold Pinter's plays at the Almeida Theatre. Keith's career continued to flourish with roles in "24 Hour Party People" (2002) and several other films and TV series throughout the 2000s.
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From 2006 to 2009, he played the Sheriff of Nottingham in BBC's "Robin Hood." In September 2011, he appeared in the BBC series "The Body Farm," and in 2012, he starred in the comedy film "Vinyl." Keith continued to make appearances in TV and theater, including "Great Night Out" (2013) and "The Pembrokeshire Murders" (2021).
Besides acting, Keith has presented shows like "Whatever You Want" and various documentaries. His involvement in music includes being a member of the band The Atoms and collaborating with New Order.
Personal Life
Keith Allen has six children from four relationships. With Alison Owen, he has two children: Lily and Alfie Allen. Lily, a pop singer, is married to "Stranger Things" star David Harbour. Keith's second marriage was to Nira Park in 1997, but they later divorced. He then partnered with actress Tamzin Malleson, with whom he has a daughter, Teddie. Keith and Tamzin also managed a diner built from the set of "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" in Stroud.
A staunch socialist influenced by the Workers' Revolutionary Party, Keith also admires some Conservative politicians like David Cameron and William Hague. He is a supporter of Fulham Football Club.
