Regis Philbin

American television personality (1931–2020)
Person human Q463673
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Regis Philbin

Summary

Regis Philbin is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1931[3]. He died in Greenwich[4]. He died on July 24, 2020[5]. He worked as a voice actor[6], television presenter[7], singer[8], musician[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,920 views/month, #4,230 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Regis Philbin was born in Manhattan[2].
  • Regis Philbin died in Greenwich[4].
  • Regis Philbin was born on August 25, 1931[3].
  • Regis Philbin died on July 24, 2020[5].
  • Regis Philbin is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery[12].
  • Among Regis Philbin's spouses was Joy Philbin[13].
  • A child of Regis Philbin was J. J. Philbin[14].
  • Regis Philbin held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Regis Philbin worked as a voice actor[6].
  • Regis Philbin's professions included television presenter[7].
  • Regis Philbin worked as a singer[8].
  • Regis Philbin's professions included musician[9].
  • Regis Philbin's professions included television actor[10].
  • Regis Philbin's professions included film actor[16].
  • Regis Philbin was educated at University of Notre Dame[17].
  • Regis Philbin was educated at Cardinal Hayes High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Regis Philbin is Who Wants to Be a Millionaire[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Regis Philbin is Live with Kelly and Mark[20].
  • Regis Philbin received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[21].
  • Regis Philbin received the Disney Legends[22].
  • Regis Philbin received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].
  • Regis Philbin received the TV Guide Award[24].
  • Regis Philbin received the Walter Camp Distinguished American Award[25].
  • Regis Philbin received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host[26].
  • Regis Philbin is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Regis Philbin's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on August 25, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at University of Notre Dame[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1842[30] and Cardinal Hayes High School[18], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1941[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include voice actor[6], television presenter[7], singer[8], musician[9], television actor[10], and film actor[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Who Wants to Be a Millionaire[19], a television program[34] and Live with Kelly and Mark[20], a television program[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[21], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1974[38]; Disney Legends[22], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1987[41]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], a commemorative plaque[42], in United States[43]; TV Guide Award[24], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1999[46]; Walter Camp Distinguished American Award[25], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1978[49]; and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host[26], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1974[52].

Personal Life

Regis Philbin was married to Joy Philbin[13]. A child of him was J. J. Philbin[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[53].

Death and Burial

Regis Philbin died on July 24, 2020[5]. He passed away in Greenwich[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[54]. Burial took place at Cedar Grove Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Regis Philbin ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,920 views/month, #4,230 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Regis Philbin born?

Regis Philbin was born in Manhattan[2].

Where did Regis Philbin die?

Regis Philbin died in Greenwich[4].

Who was Regis Philbin married to?

Regis Philbin's spouses include Joy Philbin[13].

What did Regis Philbin do for work?

Regis Philbin worked as voice actor[6], television presenter[7], singer[8], musician[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Regis Philbin go to school?

Regis Philbin was educated at University of Notre Dame[17] and Cardinal Hayes High School[18].

What awards did Regis Philbin receive?

Honors received include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[21], Disney Legends[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], and TV Guide Award[24].

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  16. [12] . people.com. Retrieved . people.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [5] . people.com. people.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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Live with Kelly and Mark
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant
    Given name Regis, Francis, Xavier
    Commemorates National Association of Broadcasters
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