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Bert Convy, born on July 23, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, was a singer, baseball player and television actor. Bert Convy died on July 15, 1991, aged 57. Education on record includes North Hollywood High School and University of California, Los Angeles. Listed accolades include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host (1977). Credited works include Password Plus and Super Password, Tattletales and Win, Lose or Draw.
My Take
Bert Convy's resume genuinely astonishes me: a St. Louis kid who played minor-league baseball, sang, acted, and ultimately became a beloved game-show host who won a 1977 Emmy for Tattletales and later steered Super Password and Win, Lose or Draw. That range, all delivered with effortless charm, is the mark of a true generalist entertainer. Losing him at 58 in 1991 feels like a story cut short. I hold deep respect for performers who fold so many talents into one seamless, likable presence, and Convy was exactly that kind of warm fixture in American living rooms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bert Convy
- Name (Japanese)
- バート・コンヴィ
- Reading
- ばーと・こんゔぃ
- Born
- July 23, 1933 – July 15, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / baseball player / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- North Hollywood High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- 1977 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Password Plus and Super Password | — | |
| Notable work | Tattletales | — | |
| Notable work | Win, Lose or Draw | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert%20Convy
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4895019
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bert Convy born?
Born July 23, 1933.
When did Bert Convy die?
Died July 15, 1991, aged 57.
Where was Bert Convy from?
Bert Convy was from St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
What did Bert Convy do?
Bert Convy worked as actor, singer, baseball player, television actor, film actor.
What was Bert Convy known for?
Notable works include Password Plus and Super Password, Tattletales, Win, Lose or Draw.
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