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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.
- 1953–1998
Mini Bio. 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.
- December 22, 1917
- November 29, 1999
2 days ago · Gene Rayburn Biography. Gene Rayburn was born in Christopher Illinois on December 22, 1917, the son of Croatian immigrants. His father died when Gene was hardly a child. His mother married Milan Rubessa after several years.
Biography. Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Gene Rayburn (1917-1999) 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.
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- Christopher, Illinois, USA
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- Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
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Dec 4, 1999 · December 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. EST. 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...
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 ...
