Alex Trebek (1940–2020), beloved ‘Jeopardy’ host
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legacy.comAlex Trebek was the beloved host of the iconic game show “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years.Trebek became the host of “Jeopardy!” in 1984, reviving the show after it had been off the air since 1979.
The question-and-answer game show is an entertainment institution, watched daily by millions of fans around the world. Trebek set the Guinness World Record for most episodes hosted by the same presenter in 2014.
The Canadian-born legend started out working for the CBC, moving from news to hosting game shows. He moved to the United States in 1973, becoming a naturalized United States citizen in 1998.“Originally, I think, I wanted to be an actor.
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