Regis Francis Xavier Philbin[1][2] (/ ˈriːdʒɪs ˈfɪlbɪn / REE-jis; August 25, 1931 – July 25, 2020) [3][4][5] was an American television presenter, comedian, actor, and singer.

Jan 6, 2025 · Regis Francis Xavier Philbin was born on August 25, 1931, in New York City. He was raised in a Catholic Irish family in the Bronx, where he became the eldest son of Frank …

Nov 26, 2025 · While a number of sources give Philbin’s birth date as 1931, some use 1933 or 1934. He grew up in the Bronx and was an avid weight lifter as a teenager. He later boxed …

He was 88. On Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999), he always asked - "Is that your final answer?" - to a contestant, before ever locking in a response. Known for his feud with Kelly …

Jul 25, 2020 · NEW YORK (AP) — Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it …

Jul 24, 2023 · Regis Philbin, born Aug. 25, 1931, has been a staple on American television since joining “The Joey Bishop Show” in the 1960s.

In 1982 Philbin created a magazine show for Cable Health Network (now Lifetime), called Regis Philbin ’ s Celebrity Health Styles. It moved to prime time as Regis Philbin ’ s Lifestyles, …

Regis Philbin was born on the 25th of August, 1931. He is famous for being a TV Show Host. Before teaming up with Kelly Ripa, he was co-host alongside Kathie Lee Gifford on Live! with …

Nov 18, 2011 · Regis Francis Xavier Philbin was born on August 25, 1931, [12] in the Manhattan borough of New York City.

Regis Francis Xavier Philbin[1][2] (/ ˈriːdʒɪs ˈfɪlbɪn /; August 25, 1931 – July 24, 2020) was an American media personality, actor and singer, known for hosting talk and game shows since …