Background
When Alex Trebex Born?
July 22nd 1940
What is the highest degree Alex Trebeck has?
Masters in Philosophy
What was Alex Trebek's impact on education?
He donated 2 million to Fordham University to help undergrad students
How much did Alex Trebek donate to the National Geographic Society?
1 million
How many seasons did he host?
37 seasons
What was the name of his first show?
Wizard of Odds 1973
What awards did Alex Trebek earn?
Academy Icon Award
TCA lifetime acheivemnet award
Day Time Emmy Award for outstanding game show host
What did Alex Trebek raise awareness too?
He raised cancer awareness using his platform
What langueges did Alex Trebek speak?
Fluent in English and French
How long was he a host?
What is Alex Trebek's Net Worth
75 million
When did he get a star in the hollywood walk of fame?
1999
What foundation did Alex Trebek build?
Trebek Family Foundation
What world record did Alex Trebek break?
For hosting the most episodes of a singular game show
How many episodes throughout the 37 seasons?
8,200 episodes
How did Alex Trebek Die?
Pancreatic Cancer :( rip
How did Alex Trebek memorialize his life?
How did he influence American Television?
Alex Trebek set high standards for game show hosts as many veiwed him as a mentor and an inspiration.
What other contributions did he add to televison.
He voiced characters on the simpsons, family guy, and lab rats.
What year did he start Jeopardy?
1984
When did Alex Trebek die?
Nov. 8th 2020
How much did he make per episode?
43,500 dollars per episode
What was another cause he was passoinate about?
He supported the national geographic society.
What did his family do after his death?
His family set up the Alex Trebek Center which helped homeless people.
How many contestants appeared on jeopardy?
24,600