Alex Trebek
George Alexander Trebek was a Canadian and American game show host and television personality. Regarded as a pop culture icon, he was best known for hosting the syndicated quiz show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons from its revival in 1984 until his death in 2020.
Background
- Born in
- Greater Sudbury
- Educated at
- University of OttawaRoyal Military College of CanadaSudbury Secondary School
- Awards
- 🏆 Canada's Walk of Fame🏆 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host🏆 Officer of the Order of Canada🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 honorary doctor of Fordham University
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Trending topics shown first"I'm curious about everything - even things that don't interest me."
"Don’t ask me who’s going to replace me because I have no say whatsoever, but I’m sure that if you give them the same love and attention and respect that you have shown me, then they will be a success …"
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Timeline
1940
Born
Birth2020
Died
Death
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