Arsenio Hall
Talk show host and comedian
Born
February 12th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Began a career in entertainment as a comedian and gained prominence with the launch of a well-received talk show. The late-night talk show, which aired from 1989 to 1994, featured celebrity interviews and musical performances, showcasing a range of guests and cultural issues. Returned to television with a revival of the talk show format in 2013. Hall's work contributed to mainstreaming various cultural dialogues in popular media.
Hosted 'The Arsenio Hall Show'
Revived the show in 2013
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