Regis Francis Xavier Philbin[1][2] (/ ˈriːdʒɪs ˈfɪlbɪn / REE-jis; August 25, 1931 – July 25, 2020) [3][4][5] was an American television presenter, comedian, actor, and singer. Once called "the hardest …

Jan 6, 2025 · Regis Francis Xavier Philbin was born on August 25, 1931, in New York City. He was raised in a Catholic Irish family in the Bronx, where he became the eldest son of Frank and Florence …

Jan 1, 2026 · While a number of sources give Philbin’s birth date as 1931, some use 1933 or 1934. He grew up in the Bronx and was an avid weight lifter as a teenager. He later boxed while attending the …

He was 88. On Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999), he always asked - "Is that your final answer?" - to a contestant, before ever locking in a response. Known for his feud with Kelly Ripa, both on-stage as …

Jul 25, 2020 · Regis Philbin, a legendary television host best known for the morning show, “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee,” and the widely popular game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” died …

Jul 25, 2020 · NEW YORK (AP) — Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the …

Jul 24, 2023 · Regis Philbin, born Aug. 25, 1931, has been a staple on American television since joining “The Joey Bishop Show” in the 1960s.

In 1982 Philbin created a magazine show for Cable Health Network (now Lifetime), called Regis Philbin ’ s Celebrity Health Styles. It moved to prime time as Regis Philbin ’ s Lifestyles, focusing on cooking, …

Regis Philbin was born on the 25th of August, 1931. He is famous for being a TV Show Host. Before teaming up with Kelly Ripa, he was co-host alongside Kathie Lee Gifford on Live! with Regis and …

Philbin was born to parents Florence and Frank on August 25, 1931, in the Bronx, New York. He had a younger brother named Frank. Philbin attended Cardinal Hayes High School followed by the …