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The Life of Regis Philbin Trivia Quiz

This quiz has questions based on the life of the host of 'Regis and Kelly' and 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?', Regis Philbin. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,254

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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1188

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Question 1 of 10

1. True or False: Regis got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998?

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Question 2 of 10

2. For which of the following did Regis win a Daytime Emmy Award? Hint

None of these

Personality of the Year

Outstanding Talk Show

Outstanding Game Show Host

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which branch of the military did Regis serve in? Hint

Army

Air Force

Navy

Marines

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the names of his parents? Hint

Harold and Gretchen

Frank and Florence

Albert and Mae

Virgil and Opal

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following statements is true about Regis? Hint

Was named after his father's alma mater.

Was named after Regis High.

Was named after a Jesuit boys school.

All of these are true.

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Question 6 of 10

6. His autobiography is titled 'I'm ____
____
____ '?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is not one of his children? Hint

Danny

Amy

Julie

Jennifer

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the original name of 'Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee'? Hint

'Live! With Regis Philbin'

'Live!'

'The Regis Philbin Show'

'The Morning Show'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Most people know his alma mater is Notre Dame University but the question is what major did he earn a B.A. in? Hint

Biology

Drama

Journalism

Sociology

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Regis' real name? Hint

Regis Xavier Francis Philbin

Regis Francis Xavier Philano

Regis Xavier Francis Philano

Regis Francis Xavier Philbin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. True or False: Regis got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998?

Answer: False

2. For which of the following did Regis win a Daytime Emmy Award?

Answer: Outstanding Game Show Host

Regis won this Emmy in 2001 and also won for Outstanding Talk Show Host. He was also nominated for this Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show and won the TV Guide Award for Personality of the Year.

3. Which branch of the military did Regis serve in?

Answer: Navy

Regis served in the Navy before starting his career with several jobs in Hollywood after graduating from Notre Dame.

4. What are the names of his parents?

Answer: Frank and Florence

5. Which of the following statements is true about Regis?

Answer: All of these are true.

Regis was named after Regis High School, a Jesuit boys school in Manhattan and also his father's alma mater.

6. His autobiography is titled 'I'm ____ ____ ____ '?

Answer: Only One Man

It was published in January 1996. He has also co-authored 'Entertaining with Regis and Kathie Lee' and 'Cooking with Regis and Kathie Lee'.

7. Which of the following is not one of his children?

Answer: Julie

Regis had 2 children with his first wife, Catherine Faylen, a daughter named Amy (born in 1961) and a son named Danny (born in 1967) and with his second marriage to Joy Senese he had 2 daughters, Joanna (born in 1972) and Jennifer (born in 1977).

8. What was the original name of 'Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee'?

Answer: 'The Morning Show'

Cindy Garvey was the host of New York City's show, 'The Morning Show' when Regis joined in 1983 but the show wasn't a hit until Kathie Lee replaced Cindy and the show was renamed to 'Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee'.

9. Most people know his alma mater is Notre Dame University but the question is what major did he earn a B.A. in?

Answer: Sociology

Regis graduated from Cardinal Hays High School, Bronx, New York and graduated from Notre Dame in 1953 at the age of 20. He also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Notre Dame in 1999 for his contributions to Notre Dame and South Bend, Indiana, where the school is located.

10. What is Regis' real name?

Answer: Regis Francis Xavier Philbin

Regis was born on the 25th of August in the year 1933 in New York, New York.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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