‘With his intelligence and wit’, Sudbury's favourite son made it ‘cool to be smart’
Answer: Who is Alex Trebek?
Trebek, who was born in Sudbury on July 22, 1940, to a Franco-Ontarian mother and a Ukrainian immigrant father, hosted “Jeopardy!” for 37 seasons, starting in 1984. The hosting duty turned him into a household name across North America.“Millions of Americans invited Alex Trebek into their living rooms each weeknight,” said Michael Elston, secretary of the USPS board of governors. “After thousands of shows over 37 seasons, he was someone we trusted and felt like we knew.
Noted for his charity work, particularly on behalf of children and people who are homeless, Trebek worked with child welfare organization World Vision. His donation of 62 acres of land in the Hollywood Hills created the Trebek Open Space, which protects natural habitats and provides trails for hiking, riding and biking.
Over his career, Trebek was awarded a lifetime achievement Emmy Award and eight Daytime Emmys for outstanding game show host. Sony Pictures Stage 10, where “JEOPARDY!” is still taped, has been renamed the Alex Trebek Stage.
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