Chuck Woolery

Game Show Host and Television Personality

Chuck Woolery - Game Show Host and Television Personality
Born

March 16th, 1941
84 years ago

Died

November 23rd, 2024
0 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1941, this American game show host rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming a staple of television entertainment. Hosting several game shows, the most notable include 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Love Connection'. Alongside hosting, this television personality contributed to the development and production of various shows, becoming a recognizable face on American television.

Hosted 'Wheel of Fortune' from 1975 to 1981

Hosted 'Love Connection' from 1983 to 1994

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