Gene Rayburn
Birth Name:
Eugene Rubessa
Birth Place:
Christopher, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame
- Received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in 1999
- During the beginnings of Rayburn's entertainment career, he appeared on popular radio shows including "Anything Goes" with Jack Lescoulie and "Rayburn & Finch․"
- Rayburn served in the U․S․ Army Air Force during World War II
- Following a publicity stunt involving needlepoint on the program "Rayburn and Finch," it became a regular hobby for Rayburn
- Made an uncredited cameo appearance in the 1959 film "It Happened to Jane․"
- Had extensive knowledge of meteorology from his time in the Air Force
Awards
- 1967Primetime Emmy - Program and Individual Achievements in Daytime Programming - Individuals:Nominated
- 1975Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host in a Game Show or Audience Participation Show:Nominated
- 1977Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Game or Audience Participation Show:Nominated
- 1978Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Game or Audience Participation Show:Nominated