Regis Philbin

Date of Birth: August 25, 1931

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: July 24, 2020

Biography

Regis Francis Xavier Philbin was an American television presenter, talk show host, game show host, comedian, and actor. Born in the Bronx, New York City, Philbin was a household name known for his charismatic personality and distinctive voice. He began his career in the 1950s, eventually gaining widespread fame as the host of “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee,” which later became “Live! with Regis and Kelly.” His career spanned over six decades, during which he set a Guinness World Record for the most hours on U.S. television. Philbin also hosted the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” which became a cultural phenomenon. His contributions to television earned him numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.

5 Interesting Facts about Regis Philbin

1. Regis Philbin set a Guinness World Record for the most hours on U.S. television, with more than 16,700 hours.

2. He served in the U.S. Navy before starting his career in television.

3. Philbin was a dedicated Notre Dame football fan and even released an album titled “It’s Time for Regis!” which included the Notre Dame fight song.

4. He had cameo roles in popular TV shows and movies, including “How I Met Your Mother” and “Shrek the Third.”

5. Philbin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Regis Philbin

1. “I’m involved in the stock market, which is fun and, sometimes, very painful.”

2. “I think there’s a little bit of me in every character I play.”

3. “I’ve done it all. I’ve hosted the ‘Tonight Show,’ I’ve hosted ‘Good Morning America,’ I’ve hosted game shows, I’ve hosted a talk show. But I still feel like there’s so much more to do.”

4. “I don’t want to be remembered for something I didn’t do. I want to be remembered for something I did do.”

5. “The best advice I can give anybody is to try to understand who you are and to try to understand who the people are around you.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Regis Philbin’s net worth was estimated to be around $150 million.

Children

Regis Philbin had four children. He had two daughters with his first wife Catherine “Kay” Faylen: Amy and Daniel Philbin. With his second wife Joy Senese, he had two more daughters: Joanna Philbin and Jennifer Philbin. Jennifer is a successful television producer and writer.