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Regis Philbin

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: August 25, 1933

Television host Regis Philbin spent more time in front of a TV camera than anyone in history, holding the Guinness World’s Record for over 15,600 on-air hours to prove it. The wise-cracking ball of energy with the unmistakable New York accent was the longtime host of ABC’s perennial favorite morning show “Live With Regis” (syndicated, 1983- ). “Reege” also injected his dramatic flair and gift for unscripted gab into the prime time game show, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” (ABC, 1999-2002; syndicated, 2002- ), jettisoning the sa…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Voiced Mabel, the ugly stepsister in "Shrek the Third"

  • 2006

    Hosted the primetime revival of "This Is Your Life," (ABC) which originally began on radio in the late 1940s before moving to television in the '50s

  • 2001 to 0000

    Welcomed new co-host, Kelly Ripa; show renamed "Live with Regis and Kelly"; nominated in 2006 for 3 Daytime Emmys, including Outstanding Talk Show Host

  • 2000

    Following the departure of Kathy Lee Gifford; show retitled "Live with Regis"

  • 1999 to 2002

    Hosted the ABC primetime game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

Awards

  • 2001

    Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Game Show Host

  • 2001

    Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Talk Show Host

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