Happy birthday! Ted Allen turns 61 today

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The iconic and legendary television host turns 61 on Wednesday, May. 20, 2026.
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Ted Allen is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-author Ted Allen (Chopped, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Allen, a cultural icon

Born in Columbus on May 20, 1965, Ted Allen's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Allen's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ted hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ted Allen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Ted, you're the best!

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