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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
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
- January 1, 1
- Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
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".
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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...
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Dec 4, 1999 · This web page is an old news article from 1999 reporting the death of Gene Rayburn, a popular game show host in the 1970s. It also mentions his career, awards and personal life.