bio ryan seacrest

Date of Birth

24 December 1974, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Birth Name

Ryan John Seacrest

Nickname

Seacrest

Height

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Mini Biography

Born and raised in Atlanta, Seacrest has been the heart and soul of television and in radio for many years, beginning as the host of such kids shows as, "Gladiators 2000" (1994), Fox Family Channel's Wild Animal Games (1995) (TV), and "Click" (1997/II), which ultimately led him to his afternoon gig at Los Angeles's Radio Station, 98.7 FM, on which he hosts and produces the #1 daily afternoon talk show, "Ryan Seacrest for The Ride Home." In the summer of 2002, he began to find fame as the host of "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002), a "Star Search" (1983) clone in which contestants try their best at auditioning a song before going on stage and to find out, who's really, the American Idol. He hosted the first two seasons of the show and after finishing the popular series, Ryan serves in the same capacity for "American Juniors" (2003). As in Idol, he will interact with the talent and judges, in order to keep track of viewers through the weekly show that will make it a successful hit.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Richard Collins II

Trivia

Resides in Los Angeles

He attended Kennesaw State University.

One of 2003's 50 Most Beautiful People in People Magazine.

Had a very brief appearance as an extra in Crimson Tide (1995). He is shown as the submarine is getting underway, staring at an aquarium. He pointed this out himself when he was the host of "NBC Saturday Night Movie" (2000). He is not credited.

Hosted the one-hour weekly radio program "Live From The Lounge," 2001- 2002.

In January 2004, he took over Casey Kasem's place as host of "American Top 40." In December 2004, Ryan began hosting a second version of "American Top 40" (Hot AC version).

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [April 13, 2005]

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $14 million.

Was bitten by a small shark over the weekend [July 28, 2008].

Co-owns a Los Angeles sushi bar called Katana.

Son of Connie Seacrest.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Personal Quotes

[On the death of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew]: We're praying for her. I sent her an email to share my sorrow for what she went through and asked her if there was anything we could do.

[on Dick Clark]: I saw him recently, and he was in a fantastic mood. I know he loves this show and loves being in Times Square. What's great about Dick is he doesn't need much of a plan.

[On Paula Abdul]: The rumors? They're not true. She's part of our family. And we love her. And I think [Judge] Simon Cowell still wants to hook up with her."

Where Are They Now

(May 2005) Hosts The Morning Show on 102.7 KIIS FM in Los Angeles

(April 2006) Co-Host on E! News on E! Entertainment Television

(September 2007) In September 2007, began hosting a 2-hour syndicated radio show called "The Entertainment Edge with Ryan Seacrest." The non-countdown show airs in the U.K. and features both American and British hits.