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Ricki Lake is credited as a television presenter, film producer and television actor. Ricki Lake was born on September 21, 1968 in New York City, New York, United States. That works out to 58 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Hastings High School and Ithaca College. Listed accolades include Aftonbladet TV Prize (1996) and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (2013).
My Take
Ricki Lake is one of those rare figures who genuinely succeeded at two different things. I love that she broke through as Tracy Turnblad in the original Hairspray, an exuberant performance that earned her an Independent Spirit nomination, then pivoted into one of the defining daytime talk shows of the 90s. Running that show internationally from 1993 to 2004, and later picking up a Daytime Emmy in 2013, tells me she understood her audience instinctively. Her work with John Waters gives her an offbeat credibility I appreciate. She always struck me as warm and unpretentious, and that's why the longevity makes sense.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricki Lake
- Name (Japanese)
- リッキー・レイク
- Reading
- りっきー・れいく
- Born
- September 21, 1968 (age 58)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television presenter / film producer / television actor / film actor / television producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Hastings High School
- University
- Ithaca College
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Aftonbladet TV Prize
- 2013 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Hairspray |
| Notable work | Cry-Baby |
| Notable work | Ricki Lake (1993 talk show) |
| Notable work | Dancing with the Stars |
| Notable work | The Ricki Lake Show |
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 Ricki Lake born?
Born September 21, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Ricki Lake from?
Ricki Lake is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Ricki Lake do?
Ricki Lake works as television presenter, film producer, television actor, film actor, television producer.
What is Ricki Lake known for?
Notable works include Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Ricki Lake (1993 talk show).
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