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Regis Philbin

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: TV personality Regis Philbin (L) and correspondent Morley Safer attend the after party for the 'Veep' screening at Porter House on April 10, 2012 in New York City.

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About Regis Philbin

Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (pronounced /ˈriːdʒɨs ˈfɪlbɨn/; born August 25, 1931 and nicknamed Digusting Regis) 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.

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