Kathie Lee Gifford is a French-born and American-based actress, tv host, singer, songwriter, and media celebrity. She is famous for her successful tv shows such as Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, NBC’s show Today, Seinfeld, The Tom Show, and more.
Kathie was born in Paris, France, and raised in Bowie, Maryland along with her parents and grandparents. She completed her elementary education at Bowie High School and moved to the Oral Roberts University of Oklahoma to study music and drama. She gained initial fame as a singer in the popular show of the 1970s named “Name That Tune”.
| Name | Kathie Lee Gifford |
| Nick Name | Kathie |
| Birth Place | Paris, France |
| Date Of Birth | August 16, 1953 |
| Age(as of 2021) | 67 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | French and American |
| Profession | Television personality and actress |
Kathie Lee Gifford Age, Height, and Weight
Kathie’s age is 67 years. She is 5′ 8″ tall and her weight is approximately 63 kg.
Career
- Kathie while studying in high school began her career as a singer with Tom Kennedy’s show named “Name The Tune”. With rising popularity after appearing on tv at a very young age, she played many famous roles in tv shows, but as a singer, she has created several popular albums including Sentimental Journey (1992), Heart of a Woman (2000), Born For You (2000), Gentle Grace (2004), My Way Home (2009), and more.
- Breakthrough in Kathie’s career came in 1985 because of her popular show “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee” which ran for more than fifteen years. The show was commercially successful and gave various awards to Kathie for her excellent performance.
- In addition to this, with increasing popularity as an actress and producer Kathie has appeared in several popular shows and movies such as Hercules: Her to Zero, The Famous Jett Jackson, Spinning Out of Control: Amanda Berkley, Donny, Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, The God Who Sees, Then Came You, and many more.
- Besides acting, Kathie is known for her various novels and children’s books such as Just When I Thought I’d Dropped My Last Egg: Life and Other Calamities (2010), The Three Gifts: A Story About Three Angels and the baby Jesus (2011), The Rock, the Road and the Rabbi (2018), and Hello, Little Dreamer (2020).
Awards and Achievements
Kathie in 2010 received the Daytime Emmy Awards for the NBC show. As of now, she has received more than eleven Daytime Emmy Awards nominations because of her fabulous acting in tv shows and movies.
Family
Joan and Aaron Epstein are Kathie’s parents. There is no information about her siblings as of now.
Boyfriend and Affairs
Earlier Kathie married a music composer Paul Johnson in 1976. Unfortunately, the couple separated in 1982 citing personal issues. Again in 1986, she married a football player named Frank Gifford and together they had two children, Cody Newton, and Cassidy Erin Gifford. In 2015, Kathie’s husband Frank died due to prolonged disease.
Facts
- Kathie Lee Gifford hails from Paris, France.
- She has over 482k followers on Instagram.
- Kathie loves cooking, especially French and Mexican foods.
- She is a great fan of folk songs.
- Austria is her favorite holiday destination.
Associated With
Candace Cameron Bure is also an American television personality and actress.
Net Worth
Kathie’s net worth as of now, in 2021 is estimated to be more than $15m. Sources of her earnings are acting, tv shows, hosting, singing, and other business ventures.
Social Media
FAQ
What is the age of Kathie Lee Gifford?
Age of Kathie Lee Gifford is 67 years.
When is the Birthday of Kathie Lee Gifford?
Kathie Lee Gifford’s birthday is on August 16, 1953
How tall is Kathie Lee Gifford?
Kathie Lee Gifford is 5′ 8″ tall.
Where is Kathie Lee Gifford from?
Kathie Lee Gifford is from Paris, France.