| Richard Karn | |
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| Name: | Richard Karn Wilson |
| Born: | February 17, 1956 |
| Birth Hometown: | Seattle, Washington |
| Occupation: | Host, Actor |
| Years active: | 1990-present |
| Known for: | Playing Al Borland on the sitcom Home Improvement and for hosting Family Feud from 2002-2006 |
Richard Karn Wilson (born February 17, 1956) is an American actor and game show host from Seattle, Washington.
Early Career[]
- He is most well known for his co-starring role as Al Borland in the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement.
Later Career[]
- After the departure of Louie Anderson in 2001, Karn was selected as the host of Family Feud from 2002 to 2006 (until John O'Hurley proceeded him later in 2006).
- He was also selected to replace Patrick Duffy as the host of Bingo America along with Diane Mizota who has replaced Crystal Wallasch.
- These days he's the spokesman for 50 Floor.
Trivia[]
- He also hosted TV's Funniest Game Shows (Part 2) in November 2002, a sequel of the November 2000 special hosted by original Feud host Richard Dawson.
- Before becoming a game show host himself, Karn made an appearance as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune in 1996, playing for charity.
Shows hosted[]
- TV's Funniest Game Shows (Part 2) November 2002
- Family Feud (2002-2006)
- Bingo America (2008-2009)
- Assembly Required (with Tim Allen/2021)