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Gene Rayburn (born Eugene Peter Jeljenic; December 22, 1917 – November 29, 1999) was an American radio and television personality. He is best known as the host of various editions of the American television game show Match Game for over two decades.
Gene Rayburn was born on December 22, 1917, in Christopher, Illinois. After his father died at a very young age, his mother moved to Chicago and married Milan Rubessa, and Gene adopted his stepfather's name. As Gene Rubessa, he acted in high school plays and hoped to follow an acting career.
4 days ago · Gene Rayburn died on November 29, 1999, reportedly of congestive heart failure in Gloucester, Massachusetts. At his request, he was cremated and his ashes scattered in the garden of his daughters’ home.
Gene Rayburn. Actor. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Gene Rayburn was born on December 22, 1917, in Christopher, Illinois. After his father died at a very young age, his mother moved to Chicago and married Milan Rubessa, and Gene adopted his stepfather's name.
Oct 8, 2021 · Here's the sad but true story of Gene Rayburn who rose to fame first on radio and then later as the host of the classic TV game show, "Match Game".
Dec 4, 1999 · Gene Rayburn, who became a mainstay on television from the 1960's to the 80's as the amiable host of ''The Match Game,'' died on Monday at his home in Beverly,...
Dec 4, 1999 · Gene Rayburn, 81, who amused TV audiences from the 1960s to the 1980s as host of "The Match Game," died of congestive heart failure Nov. 29 at the home of his daughter in Gloucester, Mass.
Dec 3, 1999 · Gene Rayburn, the actor and veteran quiz show host best known for emceeing television’s “The Match Game,” has died. He was 81. Rayburn died Monday at his home near Gloucester,...
Apr 21, 2020 · On and off between 1962 and 1982, Gene Rayburn served as the host of various versions of the Classic TV game show Match Game. In between, he got his start in radio, worked with Steve Allen on The...
Dec 7, 1999 · Gene Rayburn, the jocular TV gameshow host best known for winking at double entendres as emcee of the popular “The Match Game,” has died. He was 81.
