Howie Mandel, and his son Alex, host NBC Network's "Howie Do It," an unscripted reality TV comedy series that has been compared to "Candid Camera." Mandel and company take to the streets to recruit unsuspecting participants to appear on fake TV series and gameshows. The participants are then filmed doing embarrassing tasks before Mandel announces that they have been pranked.NBC: "Howie Do It"

One of "Howie Do It's" gimmicks features Howie Mandel in a multitude of disguises designed to keep the show's participant's from recognizing him. Previews have featured Mandel dressed as a magician, the director of a TV weather series and a yoga instructor. Under each guise, he encourages the show's participants to do embarrassing tasks they wouldn't likely do in ordinary circumstances.NBC: "Howie Do It"

1. Born: November 29, 1955
2. Hometown: Toronto, Canada
3. Actor, comedian, gameshow host and television personality
4. Has three children with wife, Terry Mandel
5. Current host of "Deal or No Deal"