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Mike Allen Biography / Wiki

Mike Allen is an American journalist, anchor and reporter, currently working as the co-founder and executive editor of Axios and the former chief political reporter for Politico. While at Politico, he wrote the daily Playbook; in April 2010, about his frequent correspondence with White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer, The New York Times called him “The Man The White House Wakes Up To.” Before joining Politico for its 2007 launch, he served at numerous other publications, as well as The New York Times and Time.

Allen’s first reporting job was with the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. Additionally, he served at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Washington Post

Mike Allen Age / Birthday

How old is Allen? He is 61 years old as of 2025. He was born on 21 June 1964 in the United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 21st of June every year.

Mike Allen Education

Mike studied and graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he earned a double major in politics and journalism in 1986.

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Mike Allen Height / Measurements

How tall is Allen? He stands at an average height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.8 m). He maintains a body weight of 88 kgs (194 lbs).

Mike Allen Nationality / Ethnicity

Allen holds an American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was raised in Orange County, California. He is of white ethnicity/ heritage.

Mike Allen Parents / Family

Mike was born and raised by his parents in Orange County, California. His true father, Gary Allen, was a conservative writer Gary Allen a spokesman for the John Birch Society. However, information about his siblings is currently unavailable.

Mike Allen Wife / Married

Is Allen married? Information about his marital status is currently not available. He is very confidential when it comes to matters concerning her personal life.

Mike Allen Salary

Mike has been working as the co-founder and executive editor of Axios and the former chief political reporter for Politico, earning an annual salary ranging from $40 000 to $120 000

Mike Allen Net Worth

Allen is an American journalist, anchor and reporter who has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million.

Mike Allen Journalist

Mike is currently working as the co-founder and executive editor of Axios and the former chief political reporter for Politico. While at Politico, he wrote the daily Playbook; in April 2010, about his frequent correspondence with White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer, The New York Times called him “The Man The White House Wakes Up To.” Before joining Politico for its 2007 launch, he served at numerous other publications, as well as The New York Times and Time.

Allen’s first reporting job was with the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. Additionally, he served at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and The Washington Post. He studied and graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he earned a double major in politics and journalism in 1986.