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• Alex Trebek is a Canadian-born naturalized American citizen who began hosting the syndicated television game show [[Jeopardy!]] in 1984.

• Fast Facts

  1. Given Name: Giorgi Suka-Alex Trebek
  2. Born: July 22, 1940
  3. Birthplace: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
  4. Father: George Edward Trebek
  5. Mother: Lucille Lagacé
  6. Spouse: Jean Currivan
  7. Ex-Spouse: Elaine Callei
  8. Children: Emily Trebek, Matthew Trebek
  9. Education: Malvern Collegiate Institute, University of Ottawa
  10. Degree: Philosophy
  11. Host: National Geography Bee, also [[Jeopardy!]]
  12. Awards: 4 Daytime Emmy Awards
  13. Rumored host of Canada's Next Prime Minister

• Canadian Reality Show

  Trebek is the rumored host for a Canadian reality show, entitled Canada's Next Prime Minister, that chooses candidates that would fit the parameters for the office position of the next Canadian Prime Minister.TV Squad: Alex Trebek to Help Pick Canada's Next Prime Minister (January 19, 2009) The panel will consist of former Prime Ministers and BBC has reportedly bought the show's rights to air.TV Squad: Alex Trebek to Help Pick Canada's Next Prime Minister (January 19, 2009) While the show does not actually serve as the official selection process, it is rather a format to honor certain qualities that would be applicable to the office of Prime Minister.TV Squad: Alex Trebek to Help Pick Canada's Next Prime Minister (January 19, 2009)

• What Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery?

  2009 marks Alex Trebek's 25th year as host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy, where contestants provide the answers to the questions. That longevity, coupled with Trebek's friendly but stoic delivery, has led to his being parodied many times in popular culture. Will Ferrell's impersonation on a number of Celebrity Jeopardy skits on Saturday Night Live were so popular, Trebek himself appeared as a guest.

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