Bill Cullen

Birth Name:

William Lawrence Francis Cullen

Birth Place:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor

The Game Show Congress' Career Achievement Award was named after him
Earned a degree in fine arts from the University of Pittsburgh
Got his start in entertainment as an assistant to a sportscaster
Was primarily known for his work hosting various game shows
Would frequently work with show producer Bob Stewart
During World War II, he served as a Civil Air Patrol pilot
In 1972, he was the original person chosen to host "The Price Is Right" before the job was instead given to Bob Barker

1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement by Individuals in Daytime Programming:Winner
1982Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Game or Audience Participation Show:Nominated
1985Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host in a Game Show:Nominated

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