Since then Trebek and the show have become engrained in American pop culture, spanning over 3 decades and still running. He's won five daytime Emmy trophies for Outstanding Game Show host. In 2011 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award for the entertainment contributions from the National Academy of Televison Arts, He and the show have been parodies by almost every comedian and comedy show, notably Saturday Night Live.
Personal Life
In the year 1998, Alex became the naturalized US citizen. In 1974 he married Elaine Callei. She was a businesswoman by profession. Unfortunately, Alex and his wife got divorced with each other before having any children in the year 1981. Then in 1990 he married Jean Currivan ,a project manager in real estate industry from New York. The couple have two child, Emily and Mathew.
Profession, Salary and Net worth
The professional bio of Alex exhibits various host roles of different game shows. As per his work, the annual salary is estimated as 10 million US dollars and 50 Million US Dollars a net worth income. . There he found a role of an analyst of games and news. He secured exceptional occasions and national news for the firm. Later, Trebek made his debut with a game show, where he was appeared as a host. And after this debut, he started getting so many shows hosting proposals from famous American Canadian shows.
Interesting Facts of Alex Trebek
Trebek has been very generous and charitable. He has donated land and vast amounts of money to many charitable organizations. He also had done 13 USO tours visiting American troops overseas.
In 1998 he was awarded the Bob Hope Entertainment Award
In 1991 he became the first person ever to host three game shows at the same time – Jeopardy, Classic Concentration, and To Tell the Truth.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 22 Jul, 1940 |
| Age: | 79 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television presenter Journalist Actor Sports commentator |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Greater Sudbury |
| Education: | University of Ottawa Royal Military College of Canada |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian television personality |
| Spouse: | Elaine Trebek Kares[1974-1981] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 75 million |
