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Born on May 6, 1955 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States, Tom Bergeron is a television presenter, writer and game show host. That puts Tom Bergeron at 71 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Haverhill High School and Northern Essex Community College. Awards on record include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program (2012). The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Tom Bergeron represents a vanishing craft: the host who makes everyone else look good. Across Hollywood Squares, America's Funniest Home Videos, and Dancing with the Stars, his genius was timing and restraint, a quick wit deployed in service of the moment rather than to dominate it. The Emmy wins confirm what audiences sensed for decades: live television is hard, and he made it look effortless. I think of him as the broadcasting equivalent of a great session musician, indispensable precisely because he never demanded the spotlight. In an era of hosts who treat shows as personal brands, his generosity feels almost radical.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Bergeron
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・バージェロン
- Reading
- とむ・ばーじぇろん
- Born
- May 6, 1955 (age 71)
- Origin
- Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- television presenter / presenter / writer / game show host / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Haverhill High School
- University
- Northern Essex Community College
Awards & achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
- 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Hollywood Squares |
| Notable work | America's Funniest Home Videos |
| Notable work | Dancing with the Stars |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Bergeron
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2723933
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 Tom Bergeron born?
Born May 6, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Tom Bergeron from?
Tom Bergeron is from Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Tom Bergeron do?
Tom Bergeron works as television presenter, presenter, writer, game show host, actor.
How tall is Tom Bergeron?
Tom Bergeron is 175 cm.
What is Tom Bergeron known for?
Notable works include Hollywood Squares, America's Funniest Home Videos, Dancing with the Stars.
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