Underwent lasik surgery to correct vision. Currently wears trademark glasses as a "prop".

Likes "The Sims" series for PC.

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 by Michael Davies.

Is a wrestling fan.

Likes sparring.

Was in the US Marine Corps.

When his "The Drew Carey Show" (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).

Considers the writings of self-help guru, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer a major influence in his life.

Roasted by the New York Friars' club [October 2002]

Father died when Carey was 8, spawning years of depression. Attempted suicide on many occasions.

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.

Engaged to Nicole Jaracz, a recent graduate of culinary school, proposed October 9, 2007.

Born at 7:00pm-EDT

Author of the book "Dirty Jokes and Beer".

Received an honorary Ph.D. from Cleveland State University in 2000.

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. [8 January 1999]

Attended Kent State University

Is a big Cleveland Browns fan. Introduced the team upon the first game of the 1999 season, when it the Browns returned to the NFL.

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".

His favourite football team is Glasgow Rangers.

Member of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity

His hand was injured on the set of The Price is Right when his hand got jammed in one of the turntable walls.

Bought his childhood home with his first paycheck from "The Drew Carey Show" (1995).

Played in his high school marching band.

His name is mentioned in the song Ohio (Come Back To Texas) by Bowling for Soup.

A self-professed "computer geek" because of his love of video games and the internet.

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.

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.

Underwent emergency surgery. Surgeons inserted a "stent" to open the blocked arteries to his heart. [August 2001]

Owns at least 30 or more computers and over 10 video game consoles. (6 PS2's, 4 XBOX's, etc.)