Drew Allison Carey is an American comedian, actor, photographer, 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, and is currently a minority owner of the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders FC. Carey currently 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.
Was in the United States Marine Corps.
(January 8, 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 television series featured competitor McDonalds.
He wrote a memoir entitled Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined in 2000 which got on The New York Times Bestseller list. In the memoir, he addressed his difficult childhood that included the tragic loss of his father to a fatal brain tumor when he was 8 years old as well as episodes of sexual abuse at the hands of a member of his extended family. These dark incidents prompted an early onset of depression and Carey twice attempted suicide before the age of 25.
Underwent LASIK surgery to correct vision. Currently wears trademark glasses as a "prop".
Attended and graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
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 Federations 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 and was expelled twice for poor academic performance.
(October 2002) Roasted by the New York Friars Club.
Bought his childhood home with his first paycheck from "The Drew Carey Show" .
Is a member of Delta Tau Delta International fraternity.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6664 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 21, 2003. Appropriately enough, the star of this former Marine is located directly in front of The Supply Sergeant; a Hollywood fixture for decades.
Is a self-professed "computer geek" because of his love of video games and the internet.
Received an honorary degree of Humane Letters from Cleveland State University.
Considers the writings of self-help guru, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer a major influence in his life.
Is mentioned in the song "Ohio (Come Back to Texas)" by the rock band Bowling for Soup.
His favorite soccer team is Glasgow Celtic. But he was once a fan of their city rivals Rangers.
Is an avid fan of football (soccer). He says he got into this playing FIFA and learnt the rules ("Soccer for Dummies"), so he could become a "true fan".
Is a huge fan of wrestling.
Likes "The Sims" series for PC and sparring.
Owns at least 30 or more computers and over 10 video game consoles. (6 PS2s, 4 XBOXs, etc.)
Was the first ever celebrity to enter WWEs Pay-Per-View Royal Rumble. He eliminated himself when the next participant, the seven footer Kane (Glenn Jacobs ), came out. This became one of WWEs greatest moments in sports entertainment history.
When "The Drew Carey Show" wound up being a major surprise success on television, 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 didnt have a car, Carey threw him the keys to his old Miata (source: Esquire magazine).
Engaged to Nicole Jaracz, a recent graduate of culinary school, proposed October 9, 2007.
His hand was injured on the set of "The New 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 , a game show special that offered the ultimate $1 billion prize. In 2007, he became the host of "Power of 10" , in which the potential prize is $10 million. Both shows were produced by Michael Davies.
Is a huge fan of the Cleveland Browns. Introduced the team upon the first game of the 1999 season, when this the Browns returned to the NFL.
Follow riots from Rangers fans and some of the teams players acting in an unsporting manner, he changed his loyalties from Rangers to Celtic saying: "Its still Glasgow, just a little greener and with proper fans.".
In March 2008, Carey became the first US game show host to award a one million dollar cash prize on three separate game shows. The first instance occurred on "Pepsis Play for a Billion", which aired in September 2003. The second incident happened on the premiere episode of "The Power of 10" in August 2007, while the third was won on a primetime episode of "The Price is Right" (Drews first nighttime episode, March 2008). In addition, a $1 million prize has been awarded in two subsequent episodes of "The Price is Right".
Is a self-described libertarian.
Was selected out of 13 finalists to replace Bob Barker , as host of "The New Price Is Right" , who retired in 2007. At first, Carey turned this down, but when CBS approached him a second time, while negotiating a deal, he accepted this.
Holds the record for the most money won on the celebrity version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with $532,000 won during two appearances on the show. During his first appearance, he won $500,000, which has only been equalled by two celebrities - Rosie ODonnell and Norm MacDonald. During his second appearance, he left with $32,000.
Is public face and owner of Major Soccer League team Seattle Sounders.
Had never watched not a single episode of "Truth or Consequences" nor "The New Price Is Right" , the two shows that were hosted by Bob Barker , but had to be taught every description of the game after Barker retired.
Best known by the public for his starring role as the title character on "The Drew Carey Show" and as the second host of "The New Price Is Right" .
As a child, he was a huge fan of the following series: "The Beverly Hillbillies" , "Bewitched" and "Batman" .
Is a WWE Hall of Famer.
One of his first appearances was on "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson. Carey credits Carson for helping to launch his career.
Went on a significant diet and exercise regime in 2010. The results were he eliminated his type-2 diabetes and lost close to a staggering 100 pounds.
As a minority owner of the Seattle Sounders, Carey helped establish the only band in Major League Soccer, Sound Wave.
Started his comedy career at age 27 and made his first television appearance at age 34.
Worked as a bank teller and waiter before becoming a comedian.
Was homeless for a brief period in his early career and had to sell the plasma in his blood to afford food.
Is known for being extremely polite and courteous to waiters and staff and leaving tips of well over 100 percent.
Friends with Steve Harvey.
[responding to a question about his childhood] Weirdo. Weirdo.
Underachiever. Weirdo. Weirdo.
I honestly think that it automatically hurts me if I said that I,supported the war in Iraq and I support the troops. That automatically,kills me for getting a bunch of movies, a bunch of television shows.
Libertarians are essentially what the Republicans were 30 years ago.
Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan. They,would all fit more under the Libertarian label than the modern day,Republican label.
One day, I was running around playing with my son Connor when afterwards,I was sweating, tired and out of breath. I was embarrassed that,something as enjoyable as playing with my son was so tough for me to,do. Immediately, I started an extensive diet and exercise plan. It,completely changed my life and helped cure my Type-2 diabetes.
It isn`t premarital sex if you have no intention of getting married.
Being a celebrity you always get really good seats to sporting events but you never get as good seats as the photographers get. And I really love sports. So one of the scams I have going now is I want to learn sports photography so I can get better seats at a sporting event.
Being a celebrity, you always get really good seats to sporting events, but you never get as good seats as the photographers get. And I really love sports.
The Marines was a fresh start - that is why they shave your head. I wish they would let you change your name.
The easiest diet is, you know, eat vegetables, eat fresh food. Just a really sensible healthy diet like you read about all the time.
When I thought I was retired, I wanted to travel around the world and watch soccer games.
Oh, and once, when I was in the Marines, I got a perfect score on my physical fitness test. .
