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Ryan Seacrest Profile |
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Birth Date: December 24, 1974
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Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Birth Name: Ryan John Seacrest
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Height: 5'7"
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Biography |
Ryan John Seacrest (born December 24, 1974 in Dunwoody,
Georgia) is an American radio and television personality,
most famous as the host of the reality-television
talent-search series American Idol.
Seacrest began his broadcasting career aged 16 while still
in high school as an evening radio host for WSTR FM.
Seacrest attended the University of Georgia, where he
majored in journalism, and hosted an afternoon radio program
on the Los Angeles radio station KYSR, Star 98.7, from 1995
to 2003.
Ryan's first television job was as a reporter for a weekend
morning show created by CNET, that showcased new technology.
Later he was a co-host, with MTV's Maria Sansone, of the
syndicated Gladiators 2000. During college, Seacrest hosted
ESPN's Radical Outdoor Challenge program; this led him to a
series of television hosting jobs which culminated in the
position as co-host of the hit reality TV series American
Idol in 2002 with Brian Dunkleman. The following year,
Seacrest became the sole host. In 2003, he also hosted the
spin-off show American Juniors.
In January 2004, Seacrest launched a daily
entertainment/variety/talk syndicated television program, On
Air With Ryan Seacrest. However, due to low ratings, the
show was cancelled and aired its last episode on September
17, 2004. Also in 2004, Seacrest created a new sign-off
phrase for himself, "Seacrest... OUT", with hopes that it
would become a catch phrase. Unfortunately, it was so poorly
received that both the catch phrase and Seacrest became the
targets of derision and lampooning; in 2006 he stopped using
it.
On January 10, 2004, Seacrest became the new host of the
legendary radio program American Top 40, created and
formerly hosted by Casey Kasem, syndicated by Premiere Radio
Networks. Prior to taking over as host, Ryan was a
substitute host four times in 2003 (during the final months
of Kasem's tenure).
In February 2004, Seacrest became host of popular Los
Angeles radio station KIIS-FM's morning show, replacing
long-time host Rick Dees. This show, also named On Air With
Ryan Seacrest, remains on the air.
In January 2005, Seacrest hosted the "Celebration of
Freedom" concert in Washington, DC for President George W.
Bush, the Bush family and the United States Military.
In late April 2005, Seacrest received a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame at age 30 -- unusually young for a
non-child star; the honor is typically bestowed upon
phenomenally successful performers in peak- or late-career
stage.
In August 2005 it was announced that Seacrest would become
executive producer and co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's
Rockin' Eve, and that he would be the legendary
producer-host's eventual successor. On December 31, 2005,
Seacrest performed much of the show's hosting duties; Dick
Clark's role was limited due to speech and mobility
challenges in his recovery from a stroke.
Seacrest also occasionally serves as a substitute host on
the cable television program Larry King Live.
In January 2006 U.S. cable channel E! announced a three-year
/ $21 millon deal for Seacrest to host and produce various
programs, including its red carpet awards show coverages (E!'s
signature piece of original programming). An AP profile
portrayed Seacrest as using both this and the Dick Clark's
New Year's Rockin' Eve involvement as a springboard towards
a long-lasting career in television production and
ownership. He continues to live in L.A.
Seacrest has his own line of designer clothes, called the R
Line.
He is reportedly dating Desperate Housewives star Teri
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Other
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Resides in Los Angeles
He attended the University of Georgia
One of 2003's 50 Most Beautiful People in People Magazine.
Had a very brief appearance as an extra in Crimson Tide
(1995). He's shown as the submarine is getting underway,
staring at an aquarium. He pointed this out himself when he
hosted a showing of the film. He is not credited.
Hosted the one-hour weekly radio program "Live From The
Lounge" from 2001-2002.
In January 2004, he took over Casey Kasem's place as host of
"American Top 40". In December 2004, Ryan began hosting a
second version of "American Top 40" (Hot AC version).
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [April 13,
2005] |
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he's my idol :)