Gene Rayburn - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 22, 1917 |
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| Died | November 29, 1999 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Christopher, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Gene Rayburn's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Hosting the television game show 'Match Game' |
Intro
Gene Rayburn was a popular American radio and television personality, best known for hosting the game show 'Match Game.' With a broadcasting career spanning several decades, he became one of the most recognizable faces of daytime television in the 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Gene Rayburn was born Eugene Peter Jeljenic on December 22, 1917, in Christopher, Illinois. After his father's death, he and his mother moved to Chicago, where he later graduated from Lindblom Technical High School. Rayburn attended Knox College before entering the world of broadcasting.
Career Highlights
- Became a prominent radio announcer in the 1940s and 1950s, working with NBC
- Served as the original announcer for 'The Tonight Show' with Steve Allen
- Most notably hosted the daytime game show 'Match Game' from 1962–69 and again during its revival from 1973–82
- Hosted a variety of other game shows, including 'Make the Connection' and 'Dough Re Mi'
Trivia
- Was known for his witty, irreverent humor and rapport with contestants and celebrity panelists on 'Match Game'
- His wife, Helen Ticknor, was his high school sweetheart; they remained married until her death in 1996
FAQs
People also ask
Gene Rayburn was born the 22 December 1917.
Christopher, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 22nd, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: Peace negotiations between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers commenced on December 22, 1917, in Brest-Litovsk. The Soviet delegation, led by Adolph Joffe, presented six key points as the basis for the peace talks.
- Day of the week: December 22nd, 1917 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Crucifix by John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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