Hollywood Life

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest
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Details

Date of Birth:
December 24, 1974
Height:
5' 8"
Hometown:
Dunwoody

Bio:
Ryan Seacrest (born Ryan John Seacrest in Dunwoody, Georgia on December 24, 1974) is an American radio and TV host and producer. He is best known for his work on American Idol (for which he was a nominated an Emmy), his popular LA radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and his entertainment reporting on E! News. In 2006, Seacrest created the production company Ryan Seacrest Productions, which subsequently launched Keeping up with the Kardashians, and its spin-offs Khloe and Lamar, Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami. Seacrest won a Primetime Emmy for hosting the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade in 2005. In 2013, Ryan hosted the game show, One Million Second Quiz. This multi-tasker is often called the “busiest man in Hollywood.” On May 1, 2017, Kelly Ripa announced that Ryan Seacrest would be her permanent co-host, renaming the show Live! With Kelly & Ryan.

Best Known For:
Ryan Seacrest is best known for hosting American Idol and co-hosting Live! With Kelly and Ryan.

Personal Life:
Ryan Seacrest dated dancer and celebrity personality Julianne Hough from 2010 until March 2013. In 2010, Ryan launched the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, which has centers at a number of children’s hospitals across the country. In April 2012, Ryan named Selena Gomez as an ambassador for his foundation.