Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26 1921 – October 30 2000) was an American musician, comedian and writer. As the first host of The Tonight Show, Allen was instrumental in innovating the concept of the television talk show, and is often called the father of television talk shows.

Steve Allen (b. 17 March 1954, Bromley) is a British radio presenter on London station LBC 97.3. He lives in Twickenham, London.