Regis Philbin
Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (; August 25, 1931 – July 24, 2020) was an American television presenter, talk show host, game show host, and actor. Once called "the hardest working man in show business", he holds the Guinness World Record for the most hours on U.S. television.
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| Full name at birth | Regis Francis Xavier Philbin
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| Claim to fame | Host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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| Date of birth | 25 August 1931
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| Place of birth | The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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| Date of death | 24 July 2020
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| Age | 88 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
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| Cause of death | Heart Attack Due To Coronary Artery Disease
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| Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
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| Occupation | TV presenter, talk show host, game show host, actor, singer, author
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PERSONAL DETAILS
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Weight | 150 lbs (68 kg)
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| Pets | Ashley (Cat)
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Residence | Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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| Net worth | $150,000,000 USD
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| University | BA, Notre Dame University
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| Talent agency | William Morris Agency NY, Talent and Literary Agency, New York City, New York, USA
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![Regis Philbin - People Magazine Cover [United States] (10 August 2020)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/s/m/sm6xh1bdrbpvdphm.jpg?skj2io4l)
- Contrary to popular belief, had a brother, Frank, who was 18 years younger. Frank passed away in January 2007 from cancer.
- Lives across the street from the studio where he tapes his show.
- Joked that he's called on about every 30 years to host the Oscars in 2008. His last took place in February of 1979.
- Lives in the same building as Howard Stern (2005).
- Earned degree in sociology, Notre Dame University, Indiana.
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