Bob Barker

American game show host (1923–2023)
Person human Q381178
Bob Barker
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Bob Barker

Summary

Bob Barker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Darrington[2]. He was born on December 12, 1923[3]. He died in Hollywood Hills[4]. He died on August 26, 2023[5]. He worked as an actor[6], presenter[7], television producer[8], television actor[9], and animal rights advocate[10]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,883 views/month, #4,145 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bob Barker was born in Darrington[2].
  • Bob Barker passed away in Hollywood Hills[4].
  • Bob Barker was born on December 12, 1923[3].
  • Bob Barker died on August 26, 2023[5].
  • Bob Barker is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Bob Barker held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Bob Barker held citizenship in Rosebud Indian Reservation[14].
  • English was Bob Barker's native language[15].
  • Bob Barker worked as an actor[6].
  • Bob Barker's professions included presenter[7].
  • Bob Barker's professions included television producer[8].
  • Bob Barker's professions included television actor[9].
  • Bob Barker's professions included animal rights advocate[10].
  • Bob Barker's professions included game show host[16].
  • Bob Barker's education included a stint at Drury University[17].
  • Bob Barker's education included a stint at Central High School[18].
  • Bob Barker was educated at Central High School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Bob Barker is Truth or Consequences[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Bob Barker is Miss Universe[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Bob Barker is The Price Is Right[22].
  • Bob Barker received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[23].
  • Bob Barker received the MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[24].
  • Bob Barker received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
  • Bob Barker received the Television Hall of Fame[26].
  • Bob Barker received the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bob Barker was born in Darrington[2]. He was born on December 12, 1923[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Drury University[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1873[30], headquartered in Springfield[31] and Central High School[18], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1893[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], presenter[7], television producer[8], television actor[9], animal rights advocate[10], and game show host[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Truth or Consequences[20], a radio program[35]; Miss Universe[21], a beauty contest[36], in Thailand[37], founded in 1952[38], headquartered in New York City[39]; and The Price Is Right[22], a game show[40], directed by Marc Breslow[41]. Things named for Bob Barker include MY Bob Barker[42], a ship[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[23], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1974[46]; MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[24], a class of award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1996[49]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], a commemorative plaque[50], in United States[51]; Television Hall of Fame[26], an award[52], founded in 1984[53]; NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame[27], an award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1977[56]; and Slammy Award[57], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1986[60].

Death and Burial

Bob Barker died on August 26, 2023[5]. He died in Hollywood Hills[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[61]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Bob Barker ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,883 views/month, #4,145 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Entities named for him include MY Bob Barker[42], a ship[43].

FAQs

Where was Bob Barker born?

Bob Barker's place of birth was Darrington[2].

Where did Bob Barker die?

Bob Barker passed away in Hollywood Hills[4].

What did Bob Barker do for work?

Bob Barker worked as actor[6], presenter[7], television producer[8], television actor[9], and animal rights advocate[10].

Where did Bob Barker go to school?

Bob Barker was educated at Drury University[17], Central High School[18], and Central High School[19].

What awards did Bob Barker receive?

Honors received include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[23], MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], and Television Hall of Fame[26].

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  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Independent. Retrieved . abc7.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Truth or Consequences, Miss Universe, The Price Is Right
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    Oral history at UCLA Center for Oral History Research
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