Bob Barker

Birthplace: Darrington, Washington, USA
Birthday: December 12, 1923

From his uncannily appropriate name to his middle-aged model good looks, Bob Barker embodied the image of the ultimate TV game show host for generations of viewers. As the iconic host of “The Price is Right” (CBS, 1972- ), Barker’s masterful blend of showmanship and promotion helped spark capitalist America's enduring fascination with the game show genre. Blessed with a playful wit and genial on-air style, the seemingly ageless host perfected the formula of playing tempter, comic foil and nursemaid all in one, setting the standard for…more

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Actor

The Price is Right Salutes the U.S. Navy
The 1986 Miss Universe Pageant
Emcee
CBS Tournament of Roses Parade
The Price Is Right Special
The Price Is Right

Producer

The Price is Right Salutes the U.S. Marines Corps
Executive Producer
Bob Barker: A Celebration of 50 Years on Television
Executive Producer
The Price Is Right 30th Anniversary Special
Executive Producer
The Price is Right $1,000,000 Spectacular
Executive Producer
The Price Is Right 25th Anniversary Special
Executive Producer

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Career Milestones

2001
Guest-starred on the Screwed the Pooch episode of the Fox animated sitcom, "Family Guy"
2000
Appeared in the "Futurama" (Fox) episode Lesser of Two Evils
1999
Hospitalized in September and underwent emergency surgery for a blocked artery
1996
Made feature acting debut playing himself in the Adam Sandler comedy "Happy Gilmore"
1996
Played the father of Mel Harris' character on a few episodes of the NBC sitcom "Something So Right"