Gene Rayburn
American game show host
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About Gene Rayburn
Gene Rayburn is famously known as the presenter of the popular television show entitled “Match Game” between 1962 and 1984. The American television and radio personality also appeared in a number of shows which including “Break the Bank”. He also had a career in acting and was used in the theatre play titled “Bye Bye Birdie”.
Family
He was initially named Eugen Peter Jeljenic and had a Croatian origin. He had three siblings. He married a lady called Helen Ticknor in 1940 – she lost her life in 1996. He left behind a child called Lynne.
Achievements
In 1999, he was awarded with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ “Lifetime Achievement Award”.
Death
He died, in 1999, after failing to recover from a congestive heart attack.
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F.A.Q. about Gene Rayburn
When is his birthday?
Gene Rayburn's birthday is on December 22, 1917.
In how many days is his birthday?
Gene's birthday is in 86 days
How old was Gene when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 29, 1999.
How old would he be today?
Gene Rayburn would be 105 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Gene from?
He was born in Christopher, Illinois, U.S..