Alex Trebek

Publish date: 2024-06-05

Alex Trebek is a Canadian-American television personality. He appears as the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! since its revival in 1984.

Bio & Family
NameAlex Trebek
Birth NameGeorge Alexander Trebek OC
DOBJuly 22, 1940
Place of BirthGreater Sudbury, Canada
Age79
Father’s NameGeorge Edward Trebek
Mother’s NameLucille Lagacé
Brother/sNot Yet
Sister/sBarbara Trebek
NationalityCanadian, American
EthnicityMixed
High SchoolSudbury Secondary School
College/UniversityUniversity of Ottawa
Career & Net Worth
ProfessionTelevision Personality
Career1961–present
Known ForJeopardy!, The Wizard of Odds
Net Worth$50 million
Salary$10 million
Notable CreditsHigh RollersBattlestarsClassic Concentration
Personal Life
Gay/LesbianNo
Relationship StatusMarried
Husband/WifeJean Currivan, Elaine Kares (1974-1981)
Boyfriend/GirlfriendNot Yet
EngagedNA
Wedding DateApril 30, 1990
Son/sMatthew Trebek
Daughter/sEmily Trebek
DivorceYes (Once)
Body Measurements
Height5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters)
Weight150 lbs (68 kg)
MeasurementsNA
Shoe SizeNA
Hair ColorWhite
Eye Color

Dark Brown

Trivia
  • Alex made his theatrical film debut in Dying Young as the host of Jeopardy in 1991.
  • He made a guest appearance on the popular TV sitcom, How I Met Your Mother in late 2010.

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