Fred Allen – A celebrity is a person who . . . Share this quote: A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized. – Fred Allen (May 31, 1894-Mar 17, 1956) Is this quotation insightful, though-provoking, useful? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating 0 / 5. Vote count: 0