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Marc Summers Biography

Birth Name:Marc Berkowitz

Birth Place:Indianaoplis, Indiana,

Profession Producer, Actor, Director, Writer, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • After making a living as a radio DJ and stand up comic, Summers caught his big break when he was offered the position of host on the Nickelodeon game show "Double Dare․"
  • March 28 was named "Marc Summers Day" by the Communication and Journalism Club at Coastal Carolina University
  • Sites Bob Barker as one of his inspirations for pursuing a career as a game show host
  • Has been open with his experience suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder and co-wrote a book about the disorder titled "Everything in It's Place: My Trials and Triumphs with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder․"
  • Following the crimes of "Son of Sam" killer David Berkowitz, Summers decided to change his name
  • Has made cameo appearances on several television programs, including "The Cleveland Show" and "Workaholics․"

Awards

  • 2020Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show: nominated