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Regis Philbin - Biography
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Regis Philbin Biography -
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| Name : | Regis Philbin |
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Date of birth :
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25 August 1931
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Place of birth :
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New York, New York, USA
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Birth name :
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Regis Francis Xavier Philbin
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Nickname :
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Reege
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Height :
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5' 7
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Occupations :
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TV presenter Talk show host Game show host
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Regis Philbin Trivia -
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- Had angioplasty on his right artery. Had the procedure performed on the left artery in 1993. He was back on TV 3 days later. [27 April 2000]
- Children, with Faylen, Amy (b. 1961) and Danny (b. 1967).
- Children, with Senese, Joanna (b. 1972) and Jennifer (aka "J.J.", b. 1974).
- Earned degree in sociology, Notre Dame University, Indiana.
- He got his name, Regis, from his father's high school.
- Shares Italian and Irish heritage Started his career as a stagehand in KCOP-TV, Los Angeles. Progressed to own local shows like "Regis Philbin's Saturday Night in St. Louis", then host of "A.M. Los Angeles in 1975.
- Graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, New York in 1951.
- Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade. [1 January 2002]
- Worked on "The Tonight Show" as a page, and soon thereafter, as a news writer at a local Los Angeles station.
- Served in the U.S. Navy.
- His first wife was the daughter of actor Frank Faylen, who played Dobie Gillis' father on TV.
- An only child.
- 10 April 2003: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Former son-in-law of Carol Hughes. Former brother-in-law of Carol Faylen.
- Grew up at 1990 Cruger Avenue in the Van Nest section of the Bronx, New York.
- In the summer of 2004, he appeared for his 15,188 hour on national television, passing Hugh Downs to become the most filmed television personality of all-time.
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Regis Philbin Detailed Biography -
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Regis Philbin has over the last 35 years enjoyed more success on television with more shows than just about any other individual. In addition to hosting the top-rated daytime talk show Live with Regis and Kelly, now in its 13th year, he also hosts the blockbuster hit series Who Wants to be A Millionaire. He recently won two Emmy Awards and among his other awards are the Broadcasting & Cable Lifetime Achievement Award and a Crystal Apple Award from New York Mayer Rudolph Guiliani, recognizing he contributions to New York's television industry. Philbin has written two best-selling memoirs - I'm Only One Man! and Who Wants to Be Me? - and recently launched his own line of shirts and ties inspired by his sartorial look on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
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