Gene Rayburn

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gene Rayburn
Occupation	Game Show Host
Date Of Birth	Dec 22, 1917(1917-12-22)
Age	107
Date Of Death	1999-11-29
Birthplace	Christopher
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Gene Rayburn Biography

Gene Rayburn is one of the most popular and richest Game Show Host who was born on December 22, 1917 in Christopher, Illinois, United States. The popular host of radio and television known for his role in The Match Game. Also , a musical theater actor and actor, he was featured in The Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie.

He hosted The Match Game with He co-hosted the Match Game with Michael Burger..

His union with Helen Ticknor lasted from 1940 until the death of Ticknor in 1996. The couple was blessed with a daughter who was named Lynn.

Gene Rayburn Net Worth

Gene Rayburn is one of the richest Game Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gene Rayburn 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before starting his career on television He hosted the New York City morning radio show.

He was a member of his unit in the United States Army Air Force during World War II.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gene Rayburn height 6 ft 1 in Gene weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gene Rayburn Dating?

According to our records, Gene Rayburn married to Helen Ticknor. As of December 1, 2023, Gene Rayburn’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gene Ranked on the list of most popular Game Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gene Rayburn celebrates birthday on December 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Gene Rayburn

1. Gene Rayburn was born on December 22, 1917.
2. He hosted the game show “Match Game” from 1962-1984.
3. Rayburn also appeared in several TV shows and films.
4. He served in the US Army during World War II.
5. Rayburn was married twice and had four children.
6. He passed away on November 29, 1999 at age 81.
7. Rayburn won a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on “Match Game”.
8. He was known for his wit and humor on television.
9. Rayburn’s catchphrase was “Gene, Gene, the Dancing Machine”.
10. He began his career as a radio announcer in New York City.

Did Gene Rayburn and Richard Dawson get along?

He acknowledged that in the beginning, Richard was very funny, and they were friends , but when Family Feud (1976) became a hit, he said Richard became a “loner with a very large ego”.

Why did Gene Rayburn leave Match Game?

Hosting His Show. By 1952, the team of Rayburn and Finch split up when Gene was wooed away by NBC, where he started hosting his own show. “ They got caught up in a bidding war ,” says Adam, “and NBC wanted to give them a shot at the big time.

Did Gene Rayburn marry Brett?

Personal life and death Rayburn was married to Helen Ticknor from 1940 until her death in October 1996. They had one child, a daughter, Lynne.

Did Gene Rayburn get along with Jon Bauman?

The set, while it was inventive, it could’ve been a bit better. Gene Rayburn hated working with Jon Bauman. It was so bad, its cancellation likely contributed to longtime Goodson producer Ira Skutch’s departure from Mark Goodson Productions (despite Skutch not having any involvement with this show).

Was the match game fixed?

On the surface, ‘Match Game’ is mostly real , with minor embellishments that one can look past easily. Thus, it is unsurprising that the series keeps attracting new viewers each day.