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Regis Philbin is an American media personality, actor, and singer who has a net worth of $150 million. He is best known for hosting the popular talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, which he co-hosted with Kathie Lee Gifford from 1988 to 2000. He also hosted the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? from 1999 to 2002. Philbin was born on August 25, 1931 in the Bronx, New York City. He attended the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with a degree in sociology. After college, he worked as a page for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He then went on to host a number of local talk shows in San Diego, Los Angeles, and New York City. In 1988, Philbin began co-hosting Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee with Kathie Lee Gifford. The show was a huge success and ran until 2000. In 1999, Philbin began hosting the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The show was a huge hit and ran until 2002. In addition to his television work, Philbin has also appeared in a number of films, including The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000), The Great Buck Howard (2008), and The Smurfs (2011). He has also released several albums, including When You're Smiling (1999) and It's Time for Regis (2001). Philbin has been married twice. He was married to Catherine Faylen from 1955 to 1968, and to Joy Senese from 1970 to 2020. He has four children.

Popular As Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (Reege, Big Daddy, Big Man, Number One)
Occupation actor,soundtrack,producer
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 25 August 1931
Birthday 25 August
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 24 July, 2020
Died Place Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Nationality United States

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Regis Philbin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 89 years old, Regis Philbin height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is Regis Philbin's Wife?

His wife is Joy Philbin (1 March 1970 - 24 July 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Kay Faylen (8 September 1956 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Joy Philbin (1 March 1970 - 24 July 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Kay Faylen (8 September 1956 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Regis Philbin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Regis Philbin worth at the age of 89 years old? Regis Philbin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Regis Philbin's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (1988)$21,000,000 (2006)

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Timeline

2010

Underwent surgery to remove a blood clot in his leg, which was formed after his hip replacement surgery in December, on May 18, 2010.

2009

Underwent hip replacement surgery on December 1, 2009.

2008

Joked that he has called on about every 30 years to host the Oscars in 2008. His last took place in February 1979.

2007

Contrary to popular belief, had a brother, Frank, who was 20 years younger. Frank passed away in January 27, 2007, from cancer, at age 55.

2006

However, Philbin's game show career didn't end there; he hosted the first season of America's Got Talent (2006), with Piers Morgan, Brandy Norwood and David Hasselhoff as the judges. Besides TV, Philbin was also an author who wrote two books: "I'm Only One Man!" and "Who Wants To Be Me?". He was also a singer, in the style of a crooner, such as Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin.

2005

Resides in the same building as Howard Stern (2005).

2004

Philbin then signed a contract for "Millionaire's" spin-off: Who Wants to Be a Super Millionaire (2004). But this time, instead of one million dollars, it's 10 million. However, the show was canceled within four months.

2003

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on April 10, 2003.

2002

Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade on January 1, 2002.

2000

Had angioplasty on his right artery on April 27, 2000. Had the procedure performed on the left artery in 1993. He was back on television three days later.

1999

Despite both shows being failures, Philbin then hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999), which became one of the most popular shows on TV before it was canceled in 2002 and came back with Meredith Vieira replacing Philbin. For his work on the show, he won his second Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host.

1991

Auditioned for the voice role of the Beast in Disney's Beauty And The Beast (1991), which went to Robby Benson.

1990

Grew up at 1990 Cruger Avenue in the Van Nest section of the Bronx, New York.

1988

But due to low ratings, Garvey then left once again and Philbin was then joined by Kathie Lee Gifford on the show and the ratings improved and the show's name was changed to "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1988). Gifford left the show, which was called "Live with Regis" until a permanent replacement could be found. During the search, Philbin won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host, his first only Daytime award. When Kelly Ripa was chosen the same year, the show was later changed to "Live with Regis and Kelly. " The pairing became successful.

1975

Los Angeles (1975), a local TV talk show on KABC-TV. With his presence, he brought the show to Number One in Los Angeles. On the show, Sarah Purcell was his first co-host, followed by Cyndy Garvey. However, when Philbin moved to New York City, they both paired up on "The Morning Show".

Besides being a successful TV host, Philbin was also a game show host on a short-lived game show called The Neighbors (1975), in which part of the game is that a contestant, usually a woman, would have to find out which one of her neighbors is gossiping about her.

He then hosted Almost Anything Goes (1975).

1964

TV-talk show host, game-show host, singer, author, and TV personality, Regis Philbin became one of the most popular talk-show hosts in America and in Canada, especially. Growing up as an only child in The Bronx, New York, Philbin went to the University of Notre Dame and got a degree in sociology. Later, he would serve in the U. S. Navy and went through behind-the-scenes in radio and TV, before going into broadcasting. After moving to California, Philin got his own show on KGTV in San Diego called That Regis Philbin Show (1964). However, with no writing team, for budget reasons, this led him to begin the show that would become his hallmark, where he engages his audience in discussions about his life and events of the day.

1961

It was then that he got his first big break as Joey Bishop's sidekick on The Joey Bishop Show (1961). Bishop liked to tease Philbin. But the teasing stopped when Philbin walked off the stage on a live broadcast and stayed away for several days. Philbin later hosted A. M.

1957

Before he was a successful talk and a game show host, he used to work with Gene Rayburn as a page on The Tonight Show Starring Jack Parr (1957).

1953

Received his degree in sociology from the University of Notre Dame, in Notre Dame, Indiana, in 1953.

1949

Attended and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, New York, in 1949, whose alumni also include Martin Scorsese and Don DeLillo.