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1942–1945. Rank. Second Lieutenant. Battles/wars. World War II. Gene Rayburn (born Eugene Peter Jeljenic; [1] 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. Self: Match Game. 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. He moved to New York City in the 1930s where he was a page...
- December 22, 1917
- November 29, 1999
Despite his poor health, he appeared in person to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in 1999. Personal Life. Gene Rayburn married Helen Ticknor in 1940, and was married to her till her death in October 1996. Their only daughter Lynne was born in 1942.
Dec 4, 1999 · TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Gene Rayburn, who became a mainstay on television from the 1960's to the 80's as the amiable host of ''The Match ...
Gene Rayburn. Self: Match Game. 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.
- January 1, 1
- Christopher, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
Dec 3, 1999 · NEW YORK -- 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 ...
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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. Rayburn died Nov. 29 of congestive heart ...
