Drew Carey

Comedian, TV Producer

1958 –

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Who is Drew Carey?

Drew Allison Carey is an American actor, comedian, sports executive, and game show host. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and making a name for himself in stand-up comedy, Carey eventually gained popularity starring on his own sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, and serving as host of the U.S. version of the improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, both of which aired on ABC.

Carey has appeared in several films, television series, music videos, a made-for-television film, and a computer game. He has hosted the television game show The Price Is Right since 2007. He is interested in a variety of sports, has worked as a photographer at U.S. National Team soccer games, is a minority owner of the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders FC and a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. Carey has written an autobiography, Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined, detailing his early life and television career.

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Born
May 23, 1958
Cleveland
Also known as
  • Carey, Drew
  • Drew Allison Carey
Parents
Children
Ethnicity
  • Scottish American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Kent State University
  • James Ford Rhodes High School
Lived in
  • Cleveland
  • Los Angeles
  • New York City
  • Las Vegas

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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