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Regis Philbin: Biography

Regis Philbin attends the 2008 American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards at the Gotham Hall in New York January28,2008
2008 American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Media and Entertainment Exc

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Birth Name: Regis Francis Xavier Philbin
Birth Place: New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/25/1933, Virgo
Profession: TV host; actor; singer

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A beloved TV personality known for his emotional outbursts and strangely inflected speech, Philbin first came to national prominence as Joey Bishop's sidekick on the comedian's eponymous late-'60s talk show. It... read more

Regis Philbin: TV Guide News

Regis Rolls Out Red Carpet for Oscars | Today's News: Our Take | 12/11/2007
Lisa and Joey, please be gentle when competing against the man with the tender ticker. Regis Philbin has been tapped to host ABC's own (and the "official") red-carpet show preceding the Feb. 24 Academy Awards broadcast, it was announced on Monday.The Alphabet net's 30-minute pre-show airs at 8 pm/ET, live from the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center (making it the only awards show where you can Build-a-Bear alongside Judi Dench). read more
In the Works: Regis' Password Is a Go, and More | Today's News: Our Take | 10/11/2007
"Aristophanes!" CBS is teaming with Idol producer FremantleMedia North America on Million Dollar Password, a "pumped-up" (read: swirling lights and annoying/overly theatrical music) remake of the classic game show, Variety reports. Regis Philbin will host; our copy editors will go mad over the hyphen-deficient title.... Fox is opening The Church of Reggie, a Ron Howard-produced comedy pilot about a man who starts a religion from his back porch.... Also per the Reporter, Lifetime is embracing more reality with Matt Titus: Matchmaker and It's My Party (aka My Super Sweet 16 for super-affluent adults). read more
Regis Riffs on Live's 20th Anniversary | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 9/13/2007
Unwinding to some Dean Martin after a taping of Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC, 9 am/ET; check local listings), 76-year-old Regis Philbin is feeling nostalgic about the show's 20th anniversary. Live's two-week celebration closes out tomorrow morning when former spitfire cohost Kathie Lee Gifford returns as a guest. TV Guide: It's been 20 years. How's it feel? Regis Philbin: Twenty years, where did they go? My dream was to go national with the kind of show I'm doing now. I'm glad I finally ... read more
Live with Regis and Kelly... and Kathie Lee, Too? | Today's News: Our Take | 8/15/2007
Live with Regis and Kelly has unveiled its plan to celebrate the morning program's 20 years on the air starting Sept. 3, and among the two-week event's special guests is no less than Reege's previous sidekick, Kathie Lee Gifford. "This will be the first time Regis, Kelly and Kathie are together on the air," executive producer Michael Gelman reminds the New York Post. "We've been waiting for the right time to have her back and this is a big event, so we're happy to have her." Gelman shrugs off talk of lingering bad blood between "Kathie Me" and the talker, saying, "We agreed on most things and disagreed on others."Also as part of the celebration, Live is teaming with Chrysler to give away one minivan a day for 20 days. (Mom Jeans not included.) read more
Couch Trips: Letterman to Welcome Back Regis | Today's News: Our Take | 4/24/2007
When Regis Philbin returns to Live with Regis and Kelly on Thursday, he'll have a friendly face waiting to greet him — and I don't mean Kelly Ripa's. The Associated Press reports that David Letterman will be his first guest.... He's throwing his hat into the presidential race today, but last night Sen. John McCain made history of a different sort: His appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart — his ninth — makes him the most frequent occupant of the hot seat since the program's debut. read more

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Regis Philbin: Photos

Jeff Foxworthy, Regis Philbin courtesy Michael Yarish/FOX

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, Regis Philbin courtesy Mike Yarish/FOX

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa courtesy Matt Stroshane/ABC

Last Ever Small-Size TV Guide - Regis and Kelly

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Regis Philbin: TV Listings

Regis Philbin: Credits

Title	Year	Type	Video
Shrek The Third (Actor - Mabel)	2007	Movie	Available
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (Host)	2007	TV Show Series
AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers (Appearing)	2006	TV Show Series
America's Got Talent (Host)	2006	TV Show Series	Available
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (Host)	2006	TV Show Series