Art Fleming
- January 10, 2024
- Game Show Host
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Art Fleming |
| Occupation | Game Show Host |
| Date Of Birth | May 1, 1924(1924-05-01) |
| Age | 100 |
| Date Of Death | 1995-04-25 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Art Fleming Biography
| Name | Art Fleming |
| Birthday | May 1 |
| Birth Year | 1924 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Parents | William Fazzin, Marie Fazzin |
| Spouse | Peggy Ann Ellis , Becky Fleming |
Art Fleming is one of the most popular and richest Game Show Host who was born on May 1, 1924 in New York, United States. Icon who was the very first host on the show that was telecast on television called Jeopardy.
Alex Trebek has hosted Jeopardy following Art Fleming’s stint. has hosted Jeopardy following the tenure of Art Fleming.
His wife was Becky Fleming and adopted her two children prior to his retirement in the year 1992.
Art Fleming Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Game Show Host |
| House | Living in own house. |
Art Fleming is one of the richest Game Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Art Fleming 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Parents of the child were Austrian immigrants and he was raised as a child living in New York before attending Colgate and Cornell Universities where he was an accomplished athlete.
Two nominations were made for him for Emmy Awards for his service on Jeopardy.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Art Fleming height 6 ft 4 in Art weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Art Fleming Dating?
According to our records, Art Fleming married to Peggy Ann Ellis , Becky Fleming. As of December 1, 2023, Art Fleming’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Art Ranked on the list of most popular Game Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Art Fleming celebrates birthday on May 1 of every year.
Was there a Jeopardy host between Art Fleming and Alex Trebek?
Art Fleming hosted “Jeopardy!” from 1964 and 1979 before the show was picked up for syndication in 1984 with new host Alex Trebek. Jeopardy! Answer clues were much shorter on average than they are today.
What happened to Art Fleming?
Fleming died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Florida on April 25, 1995, six days before his 71st birthday.
Who replaced Art Fleming on Jeopardy?
Art Fleming hosted the versions that aired from 1964 to 1979. Alex Trebek hosted the show from 1984 until his death in 2020. Mike Richards was officially the host of the show for one week in 2021 before resigning the position amid controversy.
Is Art Fleming still living?
April 25, 1995
Do Jeopardy contestants have to pay their own way?
Jeopardy contestants pay their own travel, hotel and meal expenses when they go out to Los Angeles to be on the show. However, even if a contestant winds up in third place, the $1,000 they make will probably cover most of the cost.