Allen Toussaint
| Born | January 14, 1938 |
| Hometown | Gert Town, Louisiana, United States |
| Net worth | $3 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.87m) |
| Children | Clarence Toussaint |
| Parents | Naomi Neville |
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