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Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (pronounced /ˈriːdʒɨs ˈfɪlbɨn/; born August 25, 1931) is an American media personality, actor and singer, known for hosting talk and game shows since the 1960s. Philbin is often called (somewhat tongue-in-cheek and alternately attributed to James Brown) “the hardest working man in show business” and holds the Guinness World Record for the most time spent in front of a television camera. His trademarks include his excited manner, his New York Bronx accent, his wit, and irreverent ad-libs. He is most widely known for Live with Regis and Kelly (which rose to fame as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee), Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Million Dollar Password, and for hosting the first season of America’s Got Talent.

• Born: Regis Francis Xavier Philbin August 25, 1931 (age 80) New York City, New York, United States
• Education: Cardinal Hayes High School
• Alma mater: University of Notre Dame
• Occupation: TV presenter Talk show host Game show host Actor Singer
• Years active: 1961–present
• Spouse: Catherine “Kay” Faylen (1955–1968) Joy Senese (1970–present)
• Children: Amy, Joanna, J. J. Philbin, Daniel
• Parents: Francis Philbin, Filomena (née Boscia)

Read more about Regis Philbin at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Nick Lachey woos Kelly Ripa for co-host job
USA Today TV, 2012-05-10 13:38:00
Nick Lachey REALLY wants Regis Philbin's old job.

Kelly Ripa Still Wants Anderson Cooper…
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2012-05-08 18:40:58
To replace Regis Philbin on Live! We would have LOVED that, but it's pretty much off the table now that Anderson Cooper has a daytime talk show. However, Kelly Ripa wasn't afraid to talk about the possibility of working with the CNN anchor "some day, somehow" when appearing on Bravo's ...

Kelly Ripa rules out her husband as co-host for 'Live!'
LA Times Entertainme, 2012-05-03 20:34:00
The search for a Regis Philbin replacement to co-host "Live!" alongside Kelly Ripa is ongoing, but there's one person who definitely won't be getting the gig: her husband, Mark Consuelos.