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Bill Rancic Biography

Birth Name:William Edward Rancic

Birth Place:Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • Helped the recovery efforts in Haiti after a devastating earthquake in 2010
  • Became the national spokesperson for the Starkey Hearing Foundation, an organization dedicated to changing the social consciousness surrounding hearing and health care
  • Was catapulted into the public eye when he became the first winner on the business-themed reality television competition "The Apprentice․"
  • Has collaborated with Giuliana Rancic on many occasions, sharing producing duties with her, co-authoring books and even starring alongside her in the reality series "Giuliana and Bill․"
  • On the talk shows he hosts, he addresses such issues as working professional relationships, the ethical challenges of business, leadership, entrepreneurship, dedication and the importance of volunteering
  • Wrote "You're Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life and Beyond the Lemonade Stand," a New York Times bestseller
  • Opened the RPM-Italian restaurant chain, which gained popularity in Chicago

Awards

  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Reality/Variety TV Star - Male: nominated
  • 2009Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Series: nominated
  • 2014Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel Program: nominated