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Drew Carey: Biography

Drew Carey

Birth Place: Cleveland, OH
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/23/1958, Gemini
Profession: Actor; producer; TV host

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Drew Carey Fast Facts:

Moved to Las Vegas, via Greyhound bus, when he was 19 with just a backpack stuffed with personal belongings.
Worked there as a bank teller, and as a waiter at Denny's and the Hilton Hotel.
Joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1980 and stayed in the service for six years.
Made an appearance on Star Search in 1987.
Received an honorary doctorate from Cleveland State University in 2000.
Had surgery to correct his poor vision, but kept wearing his trademark glasses because he found audiences didn't recognize him.
Took over hosting duties on The Price Is Right in 2007.
Works as a press photographer for the U.S. National soccer team.

Drew Carey Relationships:
Beulah Carey - Mother
Lewis Carey - Father
Neal Carey - Brother
Roger Carey - Brother
Nicole Jaracz - Ex-fiancée
Drew Carey Awards:
1996 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series - Winner
2001 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male TV Performer - Winner
2000 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male TV Performer - Winner
College:
Attended Kent State University, Kent, OH

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Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, Drew Carey, Jeff Foxworthy Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

The Price is Right, Snoop Dogg, Drew Carey CBS

The Price is Right, Chris Daughtry, Drew Carey CBS

The Price is Right, Chris Daughtry, Drew Carey CBS

The Price is Right, Drew Carey, Jenny McCarthy Monty Brinton/CBS

The Price is Right, Neil Patrick Harris, Drew Carey Monty Brinton/CBS

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