Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek
George Alexander "Alex" Trebekis a Canadian American television personality. He has been the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! since 1984, and has also hosted a number of other game shows, including The Wizard of Odds, Double Dare, High Rollers, Battlestars, Classic Concentration and To Tell the Truth. Trebek has made appearances in numerous television series, usually portraying himself. A native of Canada, he became a naturalized United States citizen in 1998...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGame Show Host
Date of Birth22 July 1940
CityGreater Sudbury, Canada
CountryUnited States of America
Viewers know that I have a weird sense of humor, but that I'm serious about the game,
I go through these cycles where I read a lot and then watch TV a lot.
My heart seems to heal, so that speaks well for my future.
When you're in your 30s and actively pursuing a career and a home life, a wife and children, you're busy doing as opposed to busy thinking. As you get older, even as you don't have as much time, I think you tend to think more and reflect more on what is happening in your own life.
I don't spend any time whatsoever thinking about what might have been.
I believe the 'Jeopardy!' test is more difficult than being a contestant on the program.
Originally, I think, I wanted to be an actor. But I got into broadcasting by accident, if you will, because I needed money to pay for my college education. I applied for a summer announcing job at a couple of radio stations.
Take your job seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously.
I'm curious about everything. Even subjects that don't interest me.
My life has been a quest for knowledge and understanding, and I am nowhere near having achieved that. And it doesn't bother me in the least. I will die without having come up with the answers to many things in life.
I think what makes 'Jeopardy!' special is that, among all the quiz and game shows out there, ours tends to encourage learning.
People say, 'You look to be in great shape for your age,' and I guess I am.
I would have loved to have a role in the HBO series 'Deadwood.' It was Shakespeare in the Old West.
Maybe I'll take a little better care of myself, but I wouldn't count on it.