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Regis Philbin was a voice actor, television presenter and singer, born on August 25, 1931 in Manhattan, New York, United States. Regis Philbin died on July 24, 2020, aged 88. Education on record includes Cardinal Hayes High School and University of Notre Dame. Listed accolades include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host, Disney Legends (2011), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 4 more. Notable works include Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Live with Kelly and Mark.
My Take
Regis Philbin earns my respect as the consummate professional. Holding the Guinness record for the most hours on US television, and being dubbed the hardest-working man in show business, says everything about a work ethic I find almost vanishing today. What I appreciate most is range without pretension: he hosted, sang, acted, and made Who Wants to Be a Millionaire a cultural phenomenon, yet his appeal was warmth rather than ego. The Disney Legend honor and Emmy wins were deserved. Even after his passing in 2020, I think his real legacy is the everyday comfort he brought to morning television for generations.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Regis Philbin
- Name (Japanese)
- レジス・フィルビン
- Reading
- れじす・ふぃるびん
- Born
- August 25, 1931 – July 24, 2020
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / television presenter / singer / musician / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Cardinal Hayes High School
- University
- University of Notre Dame
Awards & achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
- 2011 Disney Legends
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- TV Guide Award
- Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host
- Television Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire |
| Notable work | Live with Kelly and Mark |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Regis Philbin born?
Born August 25, 1931.
When did Regis Philbin die?
Died July 24, 2020, aged 88.
Where was Regis Philbin from?
Regis Philbin was from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What did Regis Philbin do?
Regis Philbin worked as voice actor, television presenter, singer, musician, television actor.
What was Regis Philbin known for?
Notable works include Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Live with Kelly and Mark.
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