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Drew Carey

Birth Name:
Drew Allison Carey
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director
Drew Carey

Fast Facts

  • Has appeared on several celebrity game shows including "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" and "World Poker Tour" to raise money for Cleveland-based charities
  • Initially turned down an offer to take over hosting duties upon Bob Barker's departure from "The Price is Right", but eventually accepted the role in 2007
  • Upon leaving Kent State University after three years, he enrolled in the Marine Corps Reserve and served for six years in the 1980s
  • Quote: "It's better to do comedy clubs because they're low stakes and people are used to seeing these things there․"
  • Quote: "(On assuming the hosting duties of "The Price is Right") "This show fits me like an old shoe․ I'm telling you, I love doing it․ I'm really happy here․ I feel like I belong here․The audience makes me feel like I belong․""
  • After a nine-year run on his self-titled ABC comedy series, "The Drew Carey Show", he began hosting the American version of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", an improvisational comedy sketch show based on a popular series of the same name in England
  • Began a stand-up career at the suggestion of friend David Lawrence and in one year's time, he became the Master of Ceremonies at the Cleveland Comedy Club after winning several open-mic nights
  • An avid supporter of MLS as well as photography, he can often be seen on the sidelines of MLS games for which he sells images via wire services under a pseudonym
  • Continues to wear trademark 'Buddy Holly'-style glasses despite having his vision corrected via Lasik surgery
  • Sued A&W after the restaurant chain refused to pay him more than $600,000 remaining on his contract after his comedy series featured food from competitor McDonald's

Awards

  • 1995CableACE - Writing an Entertainment Special:Winner
  • 1997OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1997TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Comedy:Nominated
  • 1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1999Blimp Award - Favorite TV Actor:Nominated
  • 1999Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Winner
  • 2000Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Nominated
  • 2001Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Nominated
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