Todd Newton
Details
- Also Known As:
- The Host With The Most, TN
- Date of Birth:
- May 5, 1970
- Height:
- 6' 3"
- Hometown:
- St. Louis
Bio:
Todd Newton (born James Todd Newton in St. Louis, Missouri on May 5, 1970), is an American entertainment personality, Daytime Emmy winning game show host and author/speaker. Todd Newton serves as the Daytime Emmy winning host of Hasbro Studios’ popular Family Game Night and the syndicated Monopoly Milionaires’ Club. Since entering the world of game shows he has become one of the most respected hosts on television and been at the helm of numerous productions including GSN’s Hollywood Showdown, Made in the USA, World’s Wildest Game Showsand Whammy!: The All New Press Your Luck. Todd has also served as a regular host on E! Entertainment Network and his most recent gig was hosting the Miss USA 2015 pageant.
Best Known For:
His successful television career, particularly as a game show host — which awarded him a Daytime Emmy award.
Personal Life
In 2012 Todd wrote his first book, Life in the Bonus Round: A Game Show Host’s Road to Success and Fulfillment, which was named Best Autobiography at the Beverly Hills Book Awards. The following year he penned The Choice Is Yours: Six Keys for Putting Your Best into Action and Create A Superstar Demo Reel. In early 2014 Newton released the nine act play First and Last Month which is set to begin performances in late 2015. Todd married Silver Newton in 2000 but the couple divorced in 2008. Todd is currently romantically involved with Jessica Mattson, a family therapist and CEO of the Love Jessi clothing line. In addition to his work in front of the camera and behind the microphone, the proud father of two children is the founder of The Newton Fund 4 Kids-providing the financial support necessary for exceptional health care, in state-of-the-art facilities, for all children in need.