Kathie Lee Gifford is an American multi-talented talent best known for being a television host, singer, songwriter, and actress.
She is best known for co-hosting the hit talk show “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” with Regis Philbin.
Gifford’s charisma, quick wit and engaging storytelling have endeared her to audiences for more than a decade on the show.
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- Full name: Kathie Lee Gifford
- Stage name: Kathie Lee Gifford
- Date of Birth: August 16, 1953
- Age: 70
- Birthplace: Paris, France.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: TV host, singer, songwriter and actor.
- Height: 1.65 m
- Parents: Aaron Leon Epstein and Joan (née Cuttell).
- Siblings: David and Michelle.
- Spouse: Paul Johnson, Frank Gifford
- Children: Cody Newton Gifford and Cassidy Erin Gifford.
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $70 million
Early life and education
Kathie Lee Gifford is a beloved television personality, singer and actress. She was born on August 16, 1953 in Paris, France, into a military family.
Her father, Aaron Leon Epstein, was a U.S. Navy officer. Kathie Lee’s mother, Joan, was also a U.S. Navy officer. Kathie Lee has two siblings, David and Michelle.
She attended and graduated from Bowie High School in Maryland, where she displayed her talent for singing and acting. Gifford later pursued her love of acting by studying theater and music at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Profession
Kathie Lee Gifford has spent decades in the entertainment industry building a successful and successful career. Gifford started out as a singer and songwriter before transitioning into television host and actor.
She is perhaps best known for her 15-year tenure as co-host of the hit talk show “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee,” where her wit, humor and charm endeared her to audiences across the country. More recently, she co-hosted “The Today Show” with Hoda Kotb from 2008 to 2019.
Gifford has also found success as a Broadway actor, author, and philanthropist. She has recently focused on her solo music career and has released several albums that showcase her vocal talents and heartfelt songwriting. Throughout her career, Kathie Lee Gifford has proven herself to be a versatile and enduring talent in the entertainment industry.
In addition to her successful television career, Gifford also had a fruitful music career. She released several albums and even had her own record company, showing her talent in music.
In addition, Gifford has starred in popular TV series such as “Days of Our Lives” and participated in the creation of musicals such as the Tony Award-nominated “Scandal”, showcasing her acting talents.
social media
- Instagram account: @kathielgifford.
- Facebook account: Kathie Lee Gifford
- Twitter account: @KathieLGifford.
personal life
In 1976, Kathie Lee married composer, arranger, producer, and publisher Paul Johnson. However, the marriage was strained from the start. In 1981, Johnson moved out of their home in Woodland Hills, California, and the couple divorced in 1982.
On October 18, 1986, Kathie Lee married for the second time, this time to American football player and television sports commentator Frank Gifford. They have two children – Cody Newton Gifford (born March 22, 1990) and Cassidy Erin Gifford (born August 2, 1993).
Sadly, Kathie Lee’s second husband, Frank Gifford, passed away from natural causes at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut on August 9, 2015. He was 84 years old. Since the loss of her second husband, Kathie Lee has remained single.
Discography
- Return of the Finder (Casey Lee Johnson)
- Christmas is coming
- A Christmas Carol
- Sentimental
- Christmas with Kathie Lee Gifford (Double Album)
- Dream Ship: A Lullaby for Children
- Kathie Lee’s Rock ‘N’ Tots Cafe: Christmas “Giff”
- The Heart of a Woman (played by Kathy Lee)
- Born for You (Kathy Lee)
- Goodnight Angel (Kathy Lee)
- Gentle Grace
- Everyone Has a Story (Kathie Lee Gifford and Friends)
- The way home
- Super popular
- Scandal (musical) (lyrics)
- little Giant
- And Then You Came (Original Film Score by Brett James and Sal Oliveri)
net worth
Kathie Lee Gifford is a well-known television host, actress, singer, and author who has had a successful career for decades. Her net worth is estimated to be between $60 million and $70 million.
