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   Biography of Alex Trebek



George Alexander "Alex" Trebek (born July 22, 1940) is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian-American television personality and game show host. He has been the host of the game show Jeopardy! since September 10, 1984. He has hosted numerous game/quiz shows and has appeared in television series, usually as himself. Though a native of Canada, he became a naturalized United States citizen in 1998.



TV and film appearances



Shows hosted

Music Hop (1952--1972), Trebek hosted from 1963-1964

Vacation Time (1964), co-host

Reach for the Top (1966--1973), Quizmaster

Strategy - Host (1971)

The Wizard of Odds (1973)

Double Dare (1976--1977)

High Rollers - Host (NBC, 1974--1976, 1978--1980)

The $128,000 Question (1977--1978)

Battlestars (1981--1983)

Pitfall (1981--1982)

Malcolm (1983 pilot)

Jeopardy! (1984--present)

Classic Concentration (1987--1991)

Super Jeopardy! - Host (1990)

To Tell the Truth (1990--1991), host from February to May 1991

Wheel of Fortune - Host for April Fools' Day episode in 1997, also a substitute host in 1979

Barris & Company - Co-Host/Announcer

Outside/Inside - Host

Pick and Choose - Host

Stars on Ice - Host

T.G.I.F. - Announcer

Live from the Hollywood Bowl - Host of annual live broadcasts.

The Red Badge of Courage / Heart of Courage - Canadian-produced show highlighting brave individuals

The National Geographic Bee - Host (1989-present)

Alex's Astrological information:

http://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/Alex_Trebek