Regis Philbin

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Profession :

other

Birthday :

August 25, 1931

Star Sign :

Virgo

Death Date:

July 24, 2020

Age :

88

Birthplace :

New York, New York

Regis Philbin was an American television host, actor, and singer. He was best known for hosting the talk and game shows such as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and America’s Got Talent. Philbin also appeared in various movies and TV shows such as The Joey Bishop Show, How I Met Your Mother, and The Simpsons. He was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for his outstanding talk show in 2011.

Regis Philbin got his name due to a mispronunciation of the name “Reggie” by his father, who was an Irishman. He was born and raised in New York City and began his career as a page for The Tonight Show. Philbin went on to host various television and radio shows, including Live with Regis and Kathie Lee and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He was known for his charm, humor, and warm personality, which made him one of the most beloved television personalities of all time.

One less known fact about Regis Philbin is that he served in the United States Navy before pursuing a career in broadcasting. He enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and was stationed on the USS Wasp, where he served as a supply officer. Philbin has credited his time in the Navy with helping him to develop his work ethic and teaching him valuable leadership skills that he would later use throughout his career.