Alex Trebek

Born: July 22, 1940 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Married to:
Jean Currivan (30 April 1990 – present) (2 children)

QUOTES:

We are trying to entertain the audience. We happen to do it by enlightening and educating them. [January 10, 1988]

“I have learned quite a bit, but it’s not like you know enough about the topics to lead a discussion at a cocktail party.” – On the question if hosting the show has expanded his knowledge.

[When asked if he missed Bob Barker’s final show in 2007]: I was doing some electrical work in an attic today.