Kathie Lee Gifford

Birth Name:

Kathryn Lee Epstein

Birth Place:

Paris, France

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

After replacing Ann Abernathy as co-host of "The Morning Show with Regis Philbin," she went on to host "Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee" beginning in 1988
Beginning in 2008, she made her comeback to morning television after joining "Today" alongside co-host Hoda Kotb
After representing the state of Maryland in America’s Junior Miss Pageant, she got her start as a vocalist for the game show "Name That Tune․"
Quote: "I was raised with many Jewish traditions and raised to be very grateful for my Jewish heritage․"
Quote: "(On her hair) "I've changed it 50 times․ You show me a woman who hasn't, except for Janet Reno․""
Best known for a 15-year run alongside Regis Philbin on talk show "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee․"
Owns record label Lamb Records, on which she releases her own albums
Built and financially supports two New York City shelters specializing in helping children born with HIV and drug addictions
Worked as a spokesperson for Carnival Cruises during the 1980s and 1990s
Competed against the cast of Dog the Bounty Hunter alongside her family and friends on NBC’s "Celebrity Family Feud․"

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