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Full Ryan Seacrest Biography
Ryan Arnold Jackson Seacrest, better known as Ryan Seacrest, (born December 24, 1974) is an American radio and television personality. Seacrest is known for presenting American Idol, E! News Live, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and Radio shows On Air with Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM in L.A. and American Top 40, also the The Entertainment Edge in the UK on GCap's Capital 95.8 and The One Network
Seacrest was born in Dunwoody, Georgia, to homemaker Constance Marie Zullinger and attorney Gary Lee Seacrest. He has a younger sister, Meredith. At a young age, he knew he wanted to be a DJ, and idolized radio personalities like Casey Kasem and Dick Clark. At the age of twelve, he made business cards for work, and handed them out when he met people. Ryan also hosted the morning announcements at his high school, Dunwoody High School, from which he graduated in 1993. During High School Seacrest was a journalist on the school paper, a member of the model UN club and captain of the Dunwoody High School Swim Team (The Aquanots).
After completing high school, Seacrest went on to attend the University of Georgia. He majored in journalism. During his freshman year of college, Seacrest was offered his first television hosting job as the host of an ESPN program entitled Radical Outdoor Challenge, in which children competed against one another in outdoor-themed competitions. He left University without graduating.
In 1995, Seacrest became the afternoon drive DJ at "Star 98.7" (KYSR-FM), an adult contemporary radio station in Los Angeles, California.Gladiators 2000 for syndication and Wild Animal Games for Fox Family (now ABC Family). In 1997, Seacrest hosted the weekly syndicated internet game Click, which lasted only two seasons. Also from time to time he became a substitute host for E! Talk Soup.
Seacrest appeared as the host of the fictional game show "Lover's Lane" on "Beverly Hills 90210" in The Final Proof.
Seacrest's first major television job was as the host of The New Edge, a weekend morning show created by CNET showcasing new technology. Seacrest's career took a turn in the right direction when he accepted the position as co-host of the hit reality TV series American Idol in 2002 with comedian Brian Dunkleman.
American Idol went on to become a success when the ratings went through the roof. This put Seacrest in the national spotlight. The following year, he became the sole host when Dunkleman left the show. (In a 2005 interview on the syndicated Howard Stern Show, Dunkleman insisted that it was his idea to leave Idol, to pursue his career as an actor, but he was bitter at Seacrest's occasional put-downs after Dunkleman's departure.) In 2003, Seacrest hosted the spin-off show, American Juniors.
In January 2004, Seacrest launched a daily entertainment/variety/talk syndicated television program, On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Due to low ratings, the show was cancelled and aired its last episode on September 17, 2004. In January of 2004, Seacrest became the new host of the legendary radio program American Top 40, created and formerly hosted by Casey Kasem. The show was syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. Before he took over as host on AT40, he was a substitute host four times in 2003. In February 2004, Seacrest became host of popular Los Angeles radio station KIIS's morning show, replacing long-time host Rick Dees. This show, also known as On Air With Ryan Seacrest, remains on the air.Every day I've showed up at a radio station, and every day I've essentially talked on the radio. I mean every day of my life - Monday through Friday - since I was 15. So for me, I'm so used to walking into a studio and having interesting conversations people can relate to. It's my job.Ryan Seacrest (Beverly Hill magazine, 2006
In late April 2005, Seacrest received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the age of 30, citing his contributions as a radio personality, and not for his television work. In August 2005, it was announced that Seacrest would become executive producer and co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and that he would be the legendary producer-host's eventual successor. On December 31, 2005 Seacrest performed much of the show's hosting duties. Dick Clark's role was limited by speech and mobility issues due to his recovery from a stroke. It was also announced that Seacrest will be co-hosting a revamped version of American Bandstand, alongside game show host John O'Hurley, a job that Clark has hosted for 37 years. Seacrest also occasionally serves as a substitute host on the CNN television program Larry King Live.
Ryan Seacrest has been signed up to host a new celebrity show on Capital 95.8 and GCap Media's One Network in the UK. His new two-hour show, The Entertainment Edge, will premiere on London station Capital 95.8 at 11am on September 15 then It will be repeated the next day at 10am on the One Network, which comprises 42 regional radio stations in the UK with a total of 7 million listeners. The weekly show will comprise music and celebrity interviews and news updates and it has been put together by GCap Media and Premiere Radio Networks, which air Seacrest's US shows and will produce the programme.
Seacrest dated actress Shana Wall from 2003 through 2005. They have since been spotted together on various occasions. Wall is one of the competitors on the The Amazing Race 12. |
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