Naveed
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, never publicly identified with a religion, and there is no reliable record of him describing his beliefs. Claims online about his faith are unconfirmed.
| Religion | Not publicly stated |
|---|---|
| Status | Unconfirmed |
| Full name | Paul Gardner Allen |
| Born | January 21, 1953, Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Died | October 15, 2018, Seattle |
| Profession | Co-founder of Microsoft, investor and philanthropist |
| Family background | Parents Kenneth and Faye Allen |
What Religion Was Paul Allen?
There is no confirmed answer. Allen wrote a memoir, Idea Man (2011), and gave many interviews about technology, science and philanthropy, but he did not publicly describe himself as belonging to a religion. Be careful with search results: several other people named Paul Allen, including a sports broadcaster, have spoken about their faith.
Science and Philanthropy
Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975. He later funded the Allen Institute for Brain Science and other research institutes, owned the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, and gave more than $2 billion to charitable causes. He died in 2018 from complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
FAQ
Was Paul Allen religious?
There is no reliable record of him identifying with a religion.
Was Paul Allen Jewish?
There is no evidence of this; the claim appears to confuse him with others.
What did Paul Allen found?
Microsoft, with Bill Gates, and later the Allen Institute.
Related Celebrities
Sources
Last updated: September 24, 2026.
