Bob Barker
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Summary
Bob Barker was born on December 12, 1923[1], in Darrington[2]. He died on August 26, 2023[3], in Hollywood Hills[4]. He worked as an actor[5], presenter[6], television producer[7], television actor[8], and animal rights advocate[9]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,522 views/month, #4,145 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12], Rosebud Indian Reservation[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: game show host[15]
- Educated at: Drury University[16], Central High School[17]
- Notable work: Truth or Consequences[18], Miss Universe[19], The Price Is Right[20]
- Award received: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[21], MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], Television Hall of Fame[24], NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame[25], Slammy Award[26], OFTA Television Award[27], Lifetime Achievement award[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Stated in: military.com[30]
- Commons category: Bob Barker[31]
- Unmarried partner: Nancy Burnett[32]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[33]
- Handedness: right-handedness[34]
- Family name: Barker[35]
- Given name: Robert[36], William[37]
- Pseudonym: Bob Barker[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Eye color: blue[40]
- Nominated for: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[41], lifetime achievement award[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Name in native language: Robert William Barker[44]
- Hair color: grey hair[45], brown hair[46]
- Start of work period: 1950[47]
- End of work period: 2015[48]
- Height: 185 cm[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bob Barker include MY Bob Barker[50], a ship[51].
Why It Matters
Bob Barker has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include MY Bob Barker[50], a ship[51].
FAQs
Where was Bob Barker born?
Bob Barker's place of birth was Darrington[2].
Where did Bob Barker die?
Bob Barker died in Hollywood Hills[4].
What did Bob Barker do for work?
Bob Barker worked as an actor[5], presenter[6], television producer[7], television actor[8], and animal rights advocate[9].
Where did Bob Barker go to school?
Bob Barker was educated at Drury University[16] and Central High School[17].
What awards did Bob Barker receive?
Honors received include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host[21], MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], and Television Hall of Fame[24].