Chad Allen, 1974
Actors · June 5, 1974
Chad Allen
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Chad Allen is 52 years old, born June 5, 1974 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Chad Allen went from child star to psychology degree. Born June 5, 1974 in the US, he won three Young Artist Awards and a GLAAD Media Award as a teen idol on NBC's Our House and My Two Dads in the late 1980s. He later played Matthew Cooper on CBS's Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman before retiring from acting in 2015. A Gemini, Allen transitioned to a career in psychology.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Chad Allen (born Chad Allen Lazzari) started performing at seven years old and became a three-time Young Artist Award winner, plus a GLAAD Media Award honoree. His teen idol era peaked in the late 1980s: he played David Witherspoon on NBC's family drama Our House and Zach Nichols on the sitcom My Two Dads, roles that defined him for millions of viewers. He shifted to adult acting as Matthew Cooper on CBS's western drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Allen announced his retirement from acting in April 2015 and pivoted to psychology. Born June 5, 1974 in the US, his Life Path number is 5, a numerological signature associated with adaptability and reinvention — traits reflected in his career transition from entertainment to mental health. As a Gemini, he embodies the sign's communication skills, honed through decades of dialogue-heavy TV roles. Actors balance scripted performance with character research and live shooting schedules. Allen's dual expertise in both screen acting and psychological practice is rare in Hollywood.
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Before Fame
Chad Allen began his career at age seven, positioning him among child actors who worked steadily throughout childhood. By his teen years in the late 1980s, he had already accumulated three Young Artist Award wins, indicating early recognition and consistent casting in youth roles.
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Trivia
- He won three Young Artist Awards and received a GLAAD Media Award during his acting career.
- He played Zach Nichols on NBC's My Two Dads and David Witherspoon on Our House, both late-1980s hits that made him a teen idol.
- Allen retired from acting in April 2015 and pursued a career in psychology.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Chad Allen reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Chad Allen?
- Chad Allen is 52 years old (born June 5, 1974).
- When is Chad Allen's birthday?
- Chad Allen was born on June 5, 1974.
- What is Chad Allen's zodiac sign?
- Chad Allen is a Gemini, born June 5, 1974.
- What is Chad Allen's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Chad Allen was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Chad Allen from?
- Chad Allen is from United States.
- What does Chad Allen do?
- Chad Allen is a actor.
- Is Chad Allen still alive?
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