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Bob Barker

Name in Native Language: "Robert William Barker" (English/EN)
Actor / Television Producer | * 12/12/1923 († 99, 08/26/2023) | Darrington, WA
Robert William Barker (December 12, 1923 – August 26, 2023) was an American media personality and animal rights advocate. He hosted CBS's The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in North American television history, from 1972 to 2007. He also hosted Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1975. Born in Darrington, Washington, in modest circumstances, Barker spent most of his youth on the Rosebud Indian Reservation and was a citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. He joined the United States Navy Reserve during World War II. Barker worked part-time in radio while attending college. In 1950, he moved to California to pursue a broadcasting career. He was given his own radio show, The Bob Barker Show, which ran for six years. He began his game show career in 1956, hosting Truth or Consequences. Barker began hosting The Price Is Right in 1972. He became an advocate for animal rights and of animal rights activism, supporting groups such as the United Activists for Animal Rights, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 2007, Barker retired from hosting ()
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Robert William Barker is a retired American television game show host. He is known for hosting CBS's The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007, making it the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history. He is also known for hosting Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1974. Wikipedia.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Talk-Shows | Kids & Family

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for Bob Barker

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host MTV Movie Award for Best Fight Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Television Hall of Fame NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Slammy Award Ofta Television Award Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host Lifetime Achievement Award
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Movies with Bob Barker as Actor(2)

TV Shows/Series with Bob Barker as Actor(16)

TV Shows/Series with Bob Barker as Crew(1)

Production/Executive Producer1972 The Price Is Right

Born: Wednesday, 12/12 1923 (December) in Darrington, WA
Died: Saturday, 08/26 2023 (August) in Hollywood Hills (aged: 99)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Drury University, Central High School
Bob Barker frequently works together with these people:
Rachael MacFarlane (63x, Actress)
John Viener (38x, Actor)
Ralph Garman (32x, Actor)
Alec Sulkin (31x, Actor)
Phil LaMarr (30x, Actor)
Steve Callaghan (30x, Actor)
Danny Smith (30x, Actor)
Alexandra Breckenridge (27x, Actress)
Mae Whitman (20x, Actress)
Nicole Sullivan (19x, Actress)
Damien Fahey (19x, Actor)

Other people with this name: Bob Barker (US)

WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1373144, Added: 09/04/2019, Last updated: 03/23/2024