Kathie Lee Gifford: Biography, Facts and Career
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Kathryn Lee Gifford (née Epstein; born August 16, 1953) is an American television presenter, singer, songwriter, actress, and author. From 1985 to 2000, she and Regis Philbin hosted the talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee. Gifford is also known for her 11-year run with Hoda Kotb, on the fourth hour of NBC's Today show (2008–2019). She has received 11 Daytime Emmy nominations and won her first Daytime Emmy in 2010 as part of the Today team. Gifford's first television role was as Tom Kennedy's singer/sidekick on the syndicated version of Name That Tune in the 1977–1978 season. She also occasionally appeared on the first three hours of Today and was a contributing NBC News correspondent. Kathie Lee married Paul Johnson, a composer, arranger, producer and publisher of Christian music, in 1976, and they divorced in 1982. She married sportscaster and former NFL player Frank Gifford in 1986. Kathie Lee has released studio music albums and several books, her music and writings feature spiritual and uplifting themes.
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- Full name: Kathie Lee Gifford
- Born: 1953-08-16
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q465695
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Who is Kathie Lee Gifford?
Kathryn Lee Gifford (née Epstein; born August 16, 1953) is an American television presenter, singer, songwriter, actress, and author.
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Kathie Lee Gifford is United States.
When was Kathie Lee Gifford born?
Kathie Lee Gifford was born on 1953-08-16.
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