Ryan Seacrest Bio (Wiki)

Who is Ryan Seacrest?

Ryan Seacrest is an American radio personality, television host, and producer. He began co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan on a permanent basis.

Ryan is best known for hosting the talent competition show American Idol, as well as the syndicated countdown program American Top 40 and the KIIS-SM morning radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest.

He won an Emmy Award for producing Jamie Oliver‘s Food Revolution and became co-host of Dick Clark‘s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in 2005.

What are the birth facts of Ryan Seacrest?

Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is mixed(German, Swiss-German, Irish).

His birth name is Ryan John Seacrest. He was born to his father Gary, a lawyer, and his mother Constance Marie, a homemaker. He has a sister named Meredith Seacrest.

Education

At age 14, Ryan Seacrest attended Dunwoody High School. He continued to work on air at WSTR until graduating from Dunwoody High School.

Later, he attended the University of Georgia and dropped out to pursue a broadcasting career in Hollywood. He studied radio broadcasting in Atlanta in the WSTR (FM) after winning an internship.

Ryan Seacrest: Professional Life, Career

ESPN

In 1993, Ryan Seacrest hosted the first season of  ESPN’s Radical Outdoor Challenge. From 1994 until 1996, he served as the host for the kid’s game show, Gladiator 2000.

In 1997, he hosted yet another kids’ game show, Click.

He appeared as the host of the financial game show, Lover’s Lane on Beverly Hills 90210 in ‘ Final Proof”. He then hosted the NBC Saturday Night and the reality show Ultimate Revenge in 2001.

In 2001, he served as the host of a television reality program, Ultimate Revenge, wherein he played practical jokes on family and friends, which were prompted by their own relatives and friends.

American Idol

The increasing popularity of ‘American Idol’ proved fruitful both for the show and him as he earned world recognition and became famous worldwide.

The same year, he replaced Rick Dees to serve as the host of Los Angeles radio station KIIS’s morning show.

The show is now known as On Air With Ryan Seacrest and to date remains on the air, covering more than 150 air stations in North America. He not only serves as the host but is the executive producer as well.

Meanwhile, the following year, he signed a three-year deal with US Cable channel E! for $21 million to host and produce various programs, including E! News and its red carpet awards, and show coverage.

In 2006, Ryan Seacrest launched his own production, Ryan Seacrest Productions of which Adam Sher served as the CEO. In 2009, ABC renamed the program Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest, to reflect Seacrest’s role.

His production house RSP produces the hit series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and the spin-offs, Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.

Under it also released the Emmy Award-winning series Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.

In 2012, RSP produced two new reality series 2012 including Melissa and Tye, which aired on CMT and Shahs of Sunset for Bravo.

Furthermore, yet another brand new show, Married to Jonas premiered on August 19, 2012, on E! and was renewed for a second season.

Host

Post the death of Dick Clark, he hosted the 2013 edition of New Year’s Rockin ‘Eve, along with co-hosts Jenny McCarthy and Fergie, paying tribute to Dick Clark in the pre-show.

Other than being a radio personality and television host, he is also philanthropic and launched the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seriously ill and injured children the foundation has not only built media centers but also inaugurated children’s hospital.

He received an Emmy award for producing the ABC show, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.

How much is the net worth and salary of Ryan Seacrest?

Ryan Seacrest has a net worth of $450 million. His salary is $75 million per annum.

Social Media Profile

Ryan Seacrest is active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

He has over 1.3 million followers on his Facebook, over 15.4 million followers on his Twitter account, and over 5.1 million followers on his Instagram account.

Ryan Seacrest: Rumors, Controversy

According to rumors, he was rumored to have dated Katrina Darrell in 2009, the rumors which were found to be true.

Ryan Seacrest: Body Measurements

How Tall is Ryan Seacrest?

Ryan Seacrest has a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs 69 kg.

His hair color is light brown is eye color is hazel. His chest, biceps, and waist size are 41-13.5-33 inches.

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Ryan Seacrest's Birthday Dates

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