Regis Philbin

AKA:
Regis Francis Xavier Philbin
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
08/25/1933
Birthplace:
New York, New York
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biography
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 sagging network back into the number one ratings slot. Never at a Continued
Credits
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Voice of Mabel
2007
(TV Show)
2007-2007
(TV Show)
2003-2006
Handsome Hal Halverson
2006
Handsome Hal Halverson
2005
Handsome Hal Halverson
2003
(TV Show)
1998-1998
of Regis Philbin
1998
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in the Bronx, New York
1953 
Served in the US Navy
1955 
Moved to Los Angeles but quickly returned to NYC
 
Worked briefly as a page at NBC
1955 
Returned to L.A.; worked as a stagehand
Continued
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