Drew Allison Carey (born May 23, 1958) is an American comedian, actor, and game show host. After serving in the U.S. Marines and making a name for himself in stand-up comedy, Carey eventually gained popularity starring on his own sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, and serving as host on the U.S. version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, both of which aired on ABC.
Carey has appeared in several films, television series, music videos, a made-for-television film, and a computer game. He is interested in and involved with a variety of sports and has worked as a photographer at U.S. National Team soccer games. Carey is engaged and has written an autobiography detailing his early life and television career. Carey currently hosts the game show The Price Is Right, which airs on CBS.
The Drew Carey Show was a long-running American sitcom (set in Cleveland, Ohio) that aired on ABC from 1995 to 2004 and was known for its "everyman" characters and themes. The show revolved around comedian Drew Carey, an office worker who has had a long-life working experience, and the highs and the lows of both his romances and his relationships to long-time friends, Lewis, Oswald and Kate. It currently airs on the ION Television network, weeknights at 9 pm Eastern Standard Time.
The show was created by Drew Carey, who had both stand-up comedy and writing experience, and Bruce Helford, who was once a writer for Roseanne.
Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with co-worker Mimi, his hobbies include drinking beer and not being able to get dates. To make a few extra bucks he has a micro-brewery going in his garage with his buddies. Written by Steve Richer
Born at 7:00pm-EDT
(8 January 1999) Filed $600,000 breach of contract suit against A&W restaurant chain when they refused to pay for commercials after an episode of his TV series featured competitor McDonalds.
Father died when Carey was 8, spawning years of depression. Attempted suicide on many occasions.
Was in the US Marine Corps.
Underwent lasik surgery to correct vision. Currently wears trademark glasses as a "prop".
Played in his high school marching band.
(August 2001) Underwent emergency surgery. Surgeons inserted a "stent" to open the blocked arteries to his heart.
Competed in the World Wrestling Federation's 30-man "Royal Rumble" battle royal match on January 21, 2001. He eliminated himself shortly after entering the match as the fifth participant.
Attended Kent State University
(October 2002) Roasted by the New York Friars' club
Bought his childhood home with his first paycheck from "Drew Carey Show, The" (1995).
Member of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity
Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, 21 February 2003. Appropriately enough, the star of this former Marine is located directly in front of The Supply Sergeant; a Hollywood fixture for decades.
A self-professed "computer geek" because of his love of video games and the internet.
Received an honorary Ph.D. from Cleveland State University in 2000.
Considers the writings of self-help guru, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer a major influence in his life.
His name is mentioned in the song Ohio (Come Back To Texas) by Bowling for Soup.
His favourite football team is Glasgow Rangers.
Is an avid fan of football (soccer). He says he got into it playing FIFA and learnt the rules ("Soccer for Dummies"), so he could become a "true fan".
Is a wrestling fan.
Likes "The Sims" series for PC.
Likes sparring.
Owns at least 30 or more computers and over 10 video game consoles. (6 PS2's, 4 XBOX's, etc.)
Author of the book "Dirty Jokes and Beer".
Was the first ever celebrity to enter WWE's Pay-Per-View Royal Rumble. He eliminated himself when the next participant, the seven footer Kane (Glen Jacobs), came out. This became one of WWE's greatest moments in sport's entertainment history.
When his "Drew Carey Show, The" (1995) wound up being a major surprise hit on TV, he was given a Porsche by the production company. He purportedly walked out on the stage of the set, asked, "Who here has got the worst car?" When one of the stage hands spoke up and said he didn't have a car, Carey threw him the keys to his old Miata (source: Esquire Magazine Interview).
Engaged to Nicole Jaracz, a recent graduate of culinary school, proposed October 9, 2007.
His hand was injured on the set of The Price is Right when his hand got jammed in one of the turntable walls.
Host of the two biggest-money games in television history. In 2003, he hosted Pepsi Play for a Billion (2003) (TV), a game show special that offered the ultimate $1 billion prize. In 2007, he became the host of "Power of 10" (2007), in which the potential prize is $10 million. Both shows were produced Michael Davies (IV).
