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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.
Learn about the life and career of Gene Rayburn, a popular game show host and announcer who worked with Steve Allen and hosted The Match Game. Find out his birth name, military service, family, trademarks, trivia and more.
- December 22, 1917
- November 29, 1999
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".Get "The M...
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Apr 21, 2020 · Learn about the early struggles, the radio and TV gigs, and the personality of Gene Rayburn, the longtime host of Match Game. Discover how he coped with his childhood trauma, his interest in opera, and his success in show business.
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Gene Rayburn (1917-1999) Gene Rayburn. 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.
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- Christopher, Illinois, USA
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- Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
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, Mass. He was 81.
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Jun 20, 2024 · Gene Rayburn, the jocular host who winked at double entendres during TV’s popular “Match Game,” has died. He was 81. Rayburn died Monday of congestive heart failure at his daughter’s
