Tom Kennedy
- January 5, 2024
- Game Show Host
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tom Kennedy |
| Occupation | Game Show Host |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 26, 1927(1927-02-26) |
| Age | 97 |
| Date Of Death | Oct 7, 2020 (93 age) |
| Birthplace | Louisville |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Kentucky |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Tom Kennedy Biography
| Name | Tom Kennedy |
| Birthday | Feb 26 |
| Birth Year | 1927 |
| Place Of Birth | Louisville |
| Home Town | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Siblings | Jack Narz |
| Spouse | Betty Gevedon |
| Children(s) | James Narz Jr, Linda Ann Narz, Julia Kathleen Norz, Courtney Ellen Narz |
Tom Kennedy is one of the most popular and richest Game Show Host who was born on February 26, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Television presenter who became known for hosting such game shows as Name That Tune and Split Second. He also hosted Hardcastle and McCormick.
His brother-in-law, Bill Cullen, was the original host of The Price is Right and numerous other legendary TV game shows.
In 1948, he married Betty Gevedon, with whom he had four children.
Tom Kennedy Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Game Show Host |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tom Kennedy is one of the richest Game Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tom Kennedy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He made guest appearances on such TV shows as The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Cannon, Cybill, and Laugh-In.
He appeared on an episode of the new Hollywood Squares for its Game Show Week Part 2.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches |
Tom Kennedy height 6 feet 0 inches Tom weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Tom Kennedy Dating?
According to our records, Tom Kennedy married to Betty Gevedon. As of December 1, 2023, Tom Kennedy’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Tom Ranked on the list of most popular Game Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tom Kennedy celebrates birthday on February 26 of every year.
What happened to Tom Kennedy?
Retirement and death Kennedy retired in 1989 after several game show pilots produced by his production company failed to sell. In 2003, he appeared on Hollywood Squares during “Game Show Week Part 2”. Kennedy died on October 7, 2020 , at the age of 93.
How were Bill Cullen and Tom Kennedy related?
He was the younger brother of the late television host Jack Narz and the brother-in-law of the late Bill Cullen, and changed his name to avoid confusion prior to hosting his first national show, The Big Game, in 1958. Kennedy died at his home in Oxnard, California on October 7, 2020 at age 93.
Why did Tom Kennedy change his name?
26, 1927, Kennedy followed his older brother, TV host Jack Narz, to Hollywood in 1947 to try broadcasting as a career. He changed his name in 1957 to avoid confusion with his similarly named sibling. Kennedy’s first break was as a game show host in 1958 with “The Big Game,” followed by “Dr. I.Q.” in the 1958-59 season.
When did Tom Kennedy take over Password Plus?
In 1980 , Tom took over the hosting reigns of Password Plus after original host Allen Ludden had to withdraw due to illness (Ludden passed away on June 9, 1981).
Who is the most popular game show host?
Sajak is the longest-running host of any game show, a title he holds in the Guinness World Records.