American Media Personality Regis Philbin
Full Name: Regis Francis Xavier Philbin
Born: August 25, 1931 (age 78) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation: TV presenter, Talk show host, Game show host
Years active: 1961–present
Spouse(s): Kay Faylan (1955–1968), Joy Philbin (1970–present)
Official website Biography
The one of the
famous celebrities Regis Francis Xavier Philbin is an
American media personality and infrequent
actor and
singer, known for facing various talk and game shows. Come into view on television since the late 1950s, Philbin is often called “the hardest working man in show business" and holds the Guinness World Record for the most time spent in front of a TV camera. With each TV appearance, he adds to his record for most hours logged (15,662, as certified by
Guinness World Records in 2006). Regis brands include his excited manner, his New York Bronx accent, his wit, and disrespectful ad-libs. Regis is most extensively recognized for
Live with Regis and
Kelly, Who Wants to
Be a Millionaire, Million Dollar Password, and for hosting the first season of America's Got Talent.
Awards and Nominations
Daytime Emmy Awards (Nomination:15 , Year: 1989,1996 to 2009& Won:2 , Year:2001,2006) |
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Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
2006 | Won | Daytime Emmy | Outstanding Special Class Special for: Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2005) (TV) Shared with: Andy Perrott (executive producer) Jeff Palmer (supervising producer) John M. Best (coordinating producer) Philip W. Hack (line producer) Darlene Papalini (producer) Kevin Young (producer) Gina Jones (producer) Rhonda Parker (producer) Kelly Ripa (co-host) Ryan Seacrest (co-host) |
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2001 | Won | Daytime Emmy | Outstanding Game Show Host for: "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (1999/I) |
Outstanding Talk Show Host for: "Live with Regis" (1989) Tied with Rosie O'Donnell for "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996). |
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