Trebek, Alex
From Astro-Databank
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| born on | 22 July 1940 at 11:15 (= 11:15 AM ) | ||
| Place | Sudbury, Canada, 46n30, 81w00 | ||
| Timezone | EWT h4w (is war time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   29°38'   06°44 Asc. 28°29'
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Biography
Canadian-American game show host of the U.S. quiz show "Jeopardy" since 1984. Due to international syndication, he is one of the most famous Canadian broadcasters in the world.
Trebek attended the University of Ottawa where he earned a degree in philosophy. After graduation, he joined the Canadian Broadcasting Company. He covered a wide range of special events as well as the national news and gained quite a reputation for maintaining his composure in difficult situations. He then began hosting the student quiz, "Reach for the Top" as well as several other series before he was picked up by the U.S. Network.
Jeopardy episodes that appeared on TV in September 2001 presented Trebek with a new look; after wearing a mustache for 20 years, he appeared clean-shaven. He has made appearances in several films including "Short Cuts" and "Charlie’s Angels," 2000, and does occasional narration work.
Active in a number of charities, Trebek is on the Boards of the National Geographic Society Education Foundation and the National Advisory Council for Literacy Volunteers of America. He regularly travels to Third World countries on behalf of the World Vision Organization.
Trebek and his wife Jean have two children, Emily and Matthew. While they live in Studio City, he owns and manages a farm in central California where thoroughbreds are bred, trained and boarded. In addition, he owns a vineyard.
The 63-year-old host of "Jeopardy!" had a freak auto accident but was not injured on January 31, 2004 in Templeton, CA. He apparently fell asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck, which sideswiped several mailboxes and flew 40 feet in the air before coming to rest against a telephone pole.
Trebek was hospitalized after suffering a mild heart attack on December 11, 2007 in Los Angeles.
Relationships
- child relationship with Trebec, Emily Grace (born 16 August 1993)
Events
- Health : Change in Appearance May 2001 (Shaved off mustache)
- Work : Begin Major Project 1984 (Started hosting "Jeopardy")
- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 2000 (Appeared in "Charlie's Angels")
- Health : Accident (Non-fatal) 31 January 2004 (auto accident/not hurt)
- Health : Medical diagnosis 11 December 2007 (Heart attack)
Source Notes
John McKay-Clements quotes him by postcard 1996, given in The Canadian Astrology Collection
Categories
- Notable : Famous : Top 5% of Profession
- Vocation : Entertainment : TV host/ Personality (Game show host, "Jeopardy")
- Traits : Personality : Gracious/ sociable (Internationally known)
- Vocation : Business : Business owner (Creston Vineyards)
- Vocation : Miscellaneous : Animal Breeder/Trainer (Horse ranch, thoroughbreds)
- Lifestyle : Financial : Philanthropist (Board of directors, two organizations)
- Lifestyle : Home : Expatriate (Canada to U.S.)
- Family : Parenting : Kids 1-3 (Two, one daughter and one son)
- Vocation : Entertainment : Actor/ Actress (TV strongest medium, some film)
- Diagnoses : Major Diseases : Heart disease/attack
