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United States Drew Carey has transitioned from stand-up comedian and actor to a celebrated game show host, engaging audiences with his distinctive humor and charismatic presence across television and various other ventures.
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Drew Carey has been involved in promotional campaigns related to his television projects and has endorsed products in line with his public persona.
Drew Carey is available for speaking engagements, with an estimated fee range of $100,000 to $125,000 for industry expert talks.
Drew Carey is an owner of the Seattle Sounders FC, a Major League Soccer team, and serves as chairman of the Sounders FC Alliance, the club's member association.
Drew Carey funded meals for striking writers at two Los Angeles-area restaurants (Swingers and Bob's Big Boy) during the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, with his tab at Swingers averaging $10,000 per week.
Carey appeared in commercials for A&W restaurants in Canada in the late 1990s. His two-year contract was terminated after an episode of The Drew Carey Show featured McDonald's, leading to a lawsuit for compensation.
Drew Carey made a cameo appearance in The Sims: House Party expansion pack. Players could make him appear by throwing a successful party in the game.
In June 2007, Carey offered to donate up to $100,000 to the Mooch Myernick Memorial Fund if anyone could beat him at FIFA Soccer 07 for the Xbox 360. He donated $100,000, plus an additional $60,000.
Drew Carey pledged to donate $1 million to the Livestrong Foundation if his Twitter follower count reached one million by December 31, 2009.
Drew Allison Carey was born on May 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1980 to 1987 as a field radio operator in the 25th Marine Regiment. His comedy career began in 1985, following a suggestion from a friend. After winning an open mic contest, Carey became Master of Ceremonies at the Cleveland Comedy Club and performed at various comedy clubs. His national television debut came in 1988 on “Star Search,” followed by an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1991, which earned him a rare invitation to sit on Carson’s couch. In 1994, he wrote and starred in his own stand-up special, “Drew Carey: Human Cartoon,” which received a CableACE Award for Best Writing.
Carey’s acting career took off with his co-creation and starring role in “The Drew Carey Show,” which premiered in 1995 on ABC. The sitcom, which ran for 233 episodes over nine seasons, depicted a fictionalized version of his life. During this period, he also began hosting the American version of the improvisational comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” in 1998, which aired for 220 episodes until 2007. His work on these shows led to his inclusion on Forbes’ list of highest-paid entertainers in 1998. In 2007, Carey took over as the host of the iconic game show “The Price Is Right” on CBS, succeeding Bob Barker. He has continued this role, celebrating his fifteenth anniversary as host in 2022. Beyond his television career, Carey is a minority owner of the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders FC, which won the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019, and has engaged in philanthropic efforts supporting libraries and striking writers.
Carey has also explored other avenues, including photography for soccer events, appearing in music videos, and a cameo in “The Sims: House Party” computer game. He participated in professional wrestling, entering the 2001 Royal Rumble and later being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. His diverse interests extend to political commentary, where he has advocated for libertarian principles through mini-documentaries on Reason.tv. He has authored an autobiography, “Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined,” released in 1997, which became a New York Times bestseller. Carey has been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a DHL from Cleveland State University, among other awards.
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