William "Bill" Lawrence Francis Cullen (February 18, 1920 - July 7, 1990), was an American radio and television personality whose career spanned five decades. He was best known for television game shows, where he hosted multiple series (including the original Price Is Right, The $25,000 Pyramid and Blockbusters) and served as a panelist for over twenty years combined on the long-running I've Got a Secret and To Tell the Truth.
Bill Cullen is an Irish businessman and philanthropist. He is also known for owning the Renault Ireland franchise along with proclaiming himself the "Pushup King of Ireland". Cullen has made numerous appearances on RTE's The Late Late Show.
Cullen setup and is a current director of the charity, The Irish Youth Foundation. All proceeds from Cullen's autobiography, It’s a long way from penny apples have been donated to this charity.
First game show was Winner Take All.
Last game show was The Joker's Wild.
Brother in law of Jack Narz
He was partially crippled by childhood polio.
Son-in-law of film composer 'Heinz Roemheld".
Third and last host of ABC (originally on Mutual) Radio's "Quick as a Flash" (1949-1951).
Has the record for hosting more game shows than any host in history at 24.
Known for staying busy in the broadcasting field, he worked as a game show host, a radio personality, and doing the play by play for sporting events. He sometimes also would be hosting more than one game show at a time.
He was an only child.
