Phil Keoghan

Television host of The Amazing Race

Phil Keoghan - Television host of The Amazing Race
Born

May 31st, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

New Zealand

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A New Zealand television host and producer. Gained recognition as the host of the reality competition series The Amazing Race, which premiered in 2001. Also produced and hosted various travel and adventure-based shows, including No Opportunity Wasted. In addition to hosting, contributed to the development of several television projects across different genres.

Hosted The Amazing Race for over 30 seasons

Produced and hosted No Opportunity Wasted

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