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Alex Trebek Age, Height, Wife, Family – Biographyprofiles

Alex Trebek Age, Height, Wife, Family – Biographyprofiles

Alex Trebek Biography

Name – Alex Trebek

Real Name – George Alexander Trebek

Nickname – Alex

Birthday – 22 July 1940

Age – 80 Years (as in 2020 at the time of death)

Gender – Male

Nationality – American, Canadian

Zodiac/Sun Sign – Cancer

Religion – Not known

Born In – Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Hometown – Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Famous As – A host of the syndicated game show “Jeopardy!” for 36 years from 1984 until his death in 2020.

Profession – Actor, Television Personality

Debut TV – Music Hop (CBC) (1963-1964)

Date of Death - 8 November 2020

Death At Age - 80

Death Place - Los Angeles, California, United States

Cause of Death - Stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Alexander Trebek was born on July 22 1940 in Sudbury Ontario Canada. He began his career in 1961 as a newscaster and game show host in Canada. He moved to the United States in 1973 to host the game show The Wizard of Odds. In 1984 he began hosting Jeopardy! which became one of the most popular game shows of all time. Trebek has won several Emmy Awards for his work on Jeopardy! and has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. He has also written two books: Alex Trebek's America (2007) and The Answer Is.. (2011). In March 2019 it was announced that Trebek had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.He has been credited with helping to revive interest in game shows and making them more intellectually challenging. He has been the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! since it was revived in 1984 and has also hosted a number of other game shows including The Wizard of Odds Double Dare and Battlestars. 


Alex Trebek Family

Father – George Edward Trebek

Mother – Lucille Lagace

Brother– Not known

Sister – Not known

Trebek has been married three times and has two children from his first marriage.His first marriage was to Elaine Trebek Kares and lasted from 1974-1981. He has two children from this marriage Matthew and Emily. His second marriage was to Jean Currivan and has lasted since 1990. They have two children together Patrick and Nicholas.


Alex Trebek Wife, Affairs and More

Affairs/Girlfriends – Jean Currivan

Marital Status – Married

Ex-wife – Elaine Trebek Kares ?(m. 1974; div. 1981)

Wife Name – Jean Currivan ?(m. 1990)

Children – 3

Daughter Name – Emily, Nicky (adopted)

Son Name – Matthew

His first marriage was to Elaine Callei in 1974. The couple had a son together but divorced in 1981. Trebek then married Jean Currivan in 1990. The couple have two children together. Trebek has had a number of high-profile relationships including with news anchor Connie Chung and actress Marilu Henner.The marriage ended in divorce after four years. He then married Jean Currivan in 1990; the couple have two children together Matthew and Emily. In 2001 Trebek was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer; Currivan has remained by his side throughout his treatment and recovery. Trebek's third marriage was to real estate agent Chantal Kreviazuk in 1997; the couple have no children together. Kreviazuk is a singer-songwriter who has released several albums; she is also known for her work as a humanitarian and philanthropist.


Alex Trebek Educational Qualifications

School – Sudbury High School

College – University of Ottawa

Qualifications – Graduated (Philosophy)

Alex Trebek completed his secondary education from the Sudbury High School. Trebek graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law (which does not currently offer degrees).Trebek graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law (which does not currently offer degrees). He went on to get his law degree at Osgoode Hall Law School but did not practice law after graduating because he thought it would be too expensive for him to pay back loans while working at broadcaster CTV. Qualifications Graduated (Philosophy).After studying philosophy at the University of Ottawa, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in 1962. Qualifications Graduated (Philosophy).


Alex Trebek Physical Stats & More

Height – 172 cm (in feet inches- 5' 8")

Weight – 78 kg (in pounds- 171 lbs)

Body Measurements – Not known

Eye Colour – Dark Brown

Hair Colour – Salt and pepper

Alex Trebek is a Canadian-American television personality and game show host. He is best known as the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! since 1984. Trebek has been nominated for numerous awards over his career including 33 Daytime Emmy Awards winning seven times. He has also been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame and Canada's Walk of Fame. As of 2019 Alex Trebek has a net worth of $75 million dollars and is 5 feet 8 inch tall.


Alex Trebek Net Worth 

Net Worth $75 million.


Alex Trebek Death Reason

Alex Trebek died on 8 November 2020 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He died at the age of 80. After a long battle with pancreatic cancer.


Alex Trebek Favourite things

Favorite Actor – Not known

Favorite Actress – Not known

Favorite Food – Not known

Favorite Holiday Destination – Miami

Favorite Sports – Not known

Favorite Color – Black

Hobbies – Playing Music, Traveling

He is best known as the host of the popular game show Jeopardy!. Trebek has been hosting Jeopardy! since 1984 and has become one of the most recognizable faces on television. He has also hosted a number of other game shows including The Wizard of Odds Double Dare and To Tell the Truth. In addition to his work on television Trebek has also appeared in a number of films and television series including The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Columbo and The Simpsons.


FAQs

Who is Alex Trebek?

Alex Trebek was a famous American-Canadian television personality and host.

Is Alex Trebek married?

Yes

Alex Trebek height?

172 cm (in feet inches- 5' 8")

Alex Trebek Age

22 July 1940 (age 80 years; as in 2020 at the time of death)