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Drew Carey

What is drew carey?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

fullt namn Drew Allison Carey[1]
fodelsedag 23 maj 1958[1]
fodelseort Cleveland, Ohio[1]
yrken komiker, skadespelare, tv-programledare[1]

Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, and game show host known for *The Drew Carey Show* and hosting *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* and *The Price Is Right*.

Context

Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, and game show host. He is best known for his sitcom *The Drew Carey Show* and as the host of *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* and *The Price Is Right* [1]. Carey's early career began in the Marine Corps Reserve, after which he pursued stand-up comedy, eventually gaining national attention that led to his own sitcom [1]. Why it matters today: Carey remains a prominent figure in American television, continuing to host *The Price Is Right* into the 2020s, a role he has held since 2007, demonstrating his enduring appeal and relevance in the entertainment industry [1].

Documented claims

  • Carey turned to comedy after his time in the Marine Corps. [1]
  • His stand-up comedy led to the creation of *The Drew Carey Show*. [1]
  • He has hosted *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* and *The Price Is Right*. [1]

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Questions and answers

What other shows has he hosted?

In addition to *The Price Is Right*, Carey has hosted *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* and the improv competition show *Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza* [1].

Sources

  1. Trivia - Drew Carey - IMDb — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People