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George Alexander Trebek was a popular game show host and TV personality, best known for his 37-season run hosting Jeopardy!.
Alex Trebek, the Canadian-born game show host, is an iconic figure in the entertainment industry. He is the longest-running host of the popular quiz show, Jeopardy!, which began in 1984. His trademarks of humor, knowledge and civility have made him a beloved figure for millions of avid fans around the world.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1940</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Alex Trebek is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 22, 1940, George Alexander Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Broadcasting Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trebek began his career as a broadcaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hosts First Game Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trebek hosted his first game show, "Reach for the Top," which pitted high school students against each other in a quiz competition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to the United States</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trebek moved to the United States to host the game show "The Wizard of Odds."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes Host of Jeopardy!</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trebek began hosting "Jeopardy!," a role he would hold for more than three decades.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trebek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to television.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passing of Alex Trebek</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 8, 2020, Trebek passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.</div></div></div>
Alex Trebek was a beloved Canadian game show host who was born on July 22, 1940. He was 80 years old when he passed away on November 8, 2020. He was best known for hosting iconic shows such as "Jeopardy!" and "The Wizard of Odds," and was beloved around the world as a kind and generous man.
