Contrary to popular belief, had a brother, Frank, who was 18 years younger. Frank passed away in January 2007 from cancer.

Lives across the street from the studio where he tapes his show.

Joked that he's called on about every 30 years to host the Oscars in 2008. His last took place in February of 1979.

Lives in the same building as Howard Stern (2005).

Earned degree in sociology, Notre Dame University, Indiana.

Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade. [1 January 2002]

In the summer of 2004, he appeared for his 15,188 hour on national television, passing Hugh Downs to become the most filmed television personality of all-time.

His first wife was the daughter of actor Frank Faylen, who played Dobie Gillis' father on TV.

Children, with Joy Philbin, Joanna (b. 1972) and Jennifer (aka J.J. Philbin, b. 1974).

Grew up at 1990 Cruger Avenue in the Van Nest section of the Bronx, New York.

Had angioplasty on his right artery. Had the procedure performed on the left artery in 1993. He was back on TV 3 days later. [27 April 2000]

Heart bypass surgery was performed successfully on March, 14, 2007.

Served in the U.S. Navy.

Worked on "The Tonight Show" as a page, and soon thereafter, as a news writer at a local Los Angeles station.

10 April 2003: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Children with Catherine Faylen: Amy (b. 1961) and Danny (b. 1967).

Father-in-law of Michael Schur.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $21 million.

Former son-in-law of Carol Hughes. Former brother-in-law of Carol Faylen.

Will be having heart bypass surgery this week [March 12, 2007].

Shares Italian and Irish heritage Started his career as a stagehand in KCOP-TV, Los Angeles. Progressed to his own local shows like "Regis Philbin's Saturday Night in St. Louis"; then host of "A.M. Los Angeles in 1975.

Very good friends with actor Jack Nicholson.

Graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, New York in 1951.

He got his name, Regis, from his father's high school.