Tom Kennedy was a famous television host who was best known for anchoring several game-shows. Born on February 26, 1927, the legendary personality was a familiar figure in TV shows and radio commercials. Kennedy started his career by working in various radio stations and ended up appearing in TV shows.
The popular host Kennedy grabbed the huge attention of the audience with his amazing personality and anchoring performance. Kennedy was well known for his outstanding performance in the famous American game-show named ‘Hollywood Squares.’
Early Life, Family & Education
Kennedy was born in Louisville, Kentucky; in the U.S to his father John Lawrence Narz Sr. His mother’s name is still unknown. He grew up with an elder brother Jack Narz in his hometown. Jack Narz was a popular TV show host. Kennedy attended the University of Kentucky and graduated from there. He further studied at the University of Missouri and completed higher education at that university.
Tom Kennedy Career
Kennedy began his career soon after his graduation by working at ‘KFRU’ in Missouri. KFRU is a popular radio station in America. Later he worked at several radio stations like ‘WKLX’, ‘KPOL’, and ‘KGIL.’
The incredible anchor Kennedy’s biggest hit series was ‘You Don’t Say!’ which aired on renowned TV channels ‘ABC’ & ‘NBC’ for about 6 years. He anchored in other popular TV series and shows suchlike ‘Split Second’, ‘Name That Tune’, ‘Password Plus’, and many more. Kennedy also appeared as the main host of infamous game shows such as ‘The Big Game’, ‘Dr. I.Q.’, ‘It’s Your Bet’, ‘Break the Bank’, ’50 Grand Slam’, ‘To Say the Least’, ‘Whew!’, ‘Body Language’ etc.
The brilliant anchor gained immense popularity for hosting briefly the talk show named ‘The Real Tom Kennedy Show.’ He made his acting debut appearing as a guest actor in the TV series ‘The Ghost & Mrs. Muir.’
Personal Life
Kennedy married Betty Gevedon in 1952. The couple had 4 children. His wife died in 2011.
Physical appearance
Tom Kennedy was best known for his smiling face. He always maintained his own style and fashion.
| Biography & Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | James Edward Narz |
| Nick Name | Tom Kennedy |
| Profession(s) | Game show host |
| Famous For | Gameshow |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | February 26, 1927 |
| Died | October 7, 2020 (aged 93) |
| Birth Place | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Kentucky, United States |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Traveling |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Chest | 43 Inches |
| Waist | 33 Inches |
| Biceps | 14 Inches |
| Tattoo Details | None |
| Family | |
| Father | John Lawrence Narz Sr. |
| Mother | Update Soon |
| Brother | Jack Narz |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife | Betty Gevedon (1952–2011; her death) |
| Affairs (Girlfriend) | Update soon |
| Dating History | Update Soon |
| Sexual Orientation (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight |
| Children | 4 |
| Educational & Qualification | |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
| University | University of Missouri |
| College | Not Known |
| School | Not Known |
| Source of Income, Net Worth & Car Collection | |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Income Source | |
| Favorite Things | |
| Favorite Actress | Julia Roberts |
| Favorite Actor | Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Favorite Singer | Chris Brown |
| Favorite Food | Hamburger |
| Holiday Destination | London |
| Career | |
| Designation | Game show host |
| Area | Game show |
| Social Media & Contact Details | |
| No Verified Profile | |
| No Verified Profile | |
| No Verified Profile | |
| Residence | Kentucky, United States |
| Phone Number | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts about Tom Kennedy :
- Kennedy produced several game-shows but his company didn’t succeed.
- He occasionally drank alcohol.
- Kennedy stated that he wanted to become a footballer in college life.
- Death
- The popular anchor died on October 7, 2020, due to illness.