Regis Philbin

Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (born August 25, 1931), is an experienced American talk show host whose career has included stints as a game show host and all-purpose television personality. Regis' nicknames include Reege or Reeg, and Big Daddy http://www.pr.com/article/1020.

Regis Philbin in popular culture

Voice

Philbin has a distinctive and excitable voice that is often imitated by others, usually in parodies involving him. Notable impersonators include: Darrell Hammond, Dana Carvey (both of whom have impersonated him on Saturday Night Live), Conan O'Brien, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Fallon, and even Kelly Ripa.

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Parodies - Darrell Hammond - Dana Carvey - Saturday Night Live - Conan O'Brien - Tom Hanks - Jimmy Fallon - Kelly Ripa

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He was cast as a car salesman on Hope and Faith, in part, because of his voice.

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He was chosen as the voice of a minor character in Shrek 3: Mabel, the sister of the Ugly Stepsister (played by Larry King).

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Shrek 3 - Larry King

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Millionaire

During the successful first run of the first U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Philbin started a fashion fad when he wore dark shirts with dark ties (both in the same color) and dark suits (in a darker color, usually black). He even had a short-lived clothing line based on this look (called Regis).

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Fad

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In Millionaire, the phrase, "Is that your final answer?" is said repeatedly by the host, as it is required to verify a contestant's answer. As a result, that phrase has become Philbin's catch phrase.

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