Tom Bergeron
Tom Bergeron | |
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 Bergeron in 2009 | |
| Born | Thomas Raymond Bergeron May 6, 1955 Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Breakfast Time (1994–1997) Good Morning America (1997–1998) Hollywood Squares (1998–2004) America's Funniest Home Videos (2001–2015) Dancing with the Stars (2005–2019) 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) |
| Spouse |
Lois Bergeron (m. 1982) |
| Children | 2 |
Tom Bergeron (born May 6, 1955) is an American television personality and game show host, best known for hosting Breakfast Time from 1994 to 1997, Hollywood Squares from 1998 to 2004, America's Funniest Home Videos from 2001 to 2015, and Dancing with the Stars from 2005 to 2019 as well as being an anchor on Good Morning America from 1997 to 1998 and a cohost on the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2008.
Early life and career
Bergeron was born in
His first job in broadcasting was as a
One of his first jobs on television was as host of a local game show,
By the early 1990s, Bergeron was seen as a solid figure in Boston television, and WBZ continued to capitalize on his talents by featuring him on WBZ Radio. It was there he had an early-morning radio show called The Tom Bergeron Show. When People Are Talking ended a successful 13-year run in June 1993, Bergeron remained on WBZ-TV as commentator and lifestyle reporter for the station's expanded hour-long noon newscast. In early 1994, Bergeron briefly surfaced as a morning host on Boston's soft-rock station WMJX ("Magic 106.7"), which was only a short commute to WBZ's studios for his work on the noon news.
Bergeron credits a portion of his success as a television personality to his more than 35 years of regularly practicing Transcendental Meditation.[6] He discussed his meditation practice on 10 Percent Happier with Dan Harris[7] and The Fifth Dimension: A Mindfulness Podcast.[8]
National television work
From 1994 to 1997, Bergeron co-hosted the morning show Breakfast Time on
In 1997, Bergeron joined ABC, where he served as a guest host for Good Morning America.
Bergeron was the host of
In February 2001, he became the new host of the ABC series America's Funniest Home Videos. In March 2014, Bergeron announced on Twitter that he would not be hosting America's Funniest Home Videos after season 25. Bergeron's final episode of America's Funniest Home Videos aired May 17, 2015.[9] He was replaced by Alfonso Ribeiro.[10]
In June 2005, he began hosting the reality series
On September 20, 2008, Bergeron co-hosted the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards alongside Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst, Ryan Seacrest, and Howie Mandel. The five were selected to host in recognition of their nominations in the inaugural category of Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program.
In 2020, Bergeron competed in the third season of The Masked Singer as "Taco".[12]
Personal life
Bergeron has been married to Lois since 1982 and has two daughters.
In 2009, Bergeron published his autobiography I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!: Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Rock Slyde | Randy Wonder | |
| 2018 | Candy Jar | Principal Nelson |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | A Capitol Fourth | Himself | Episode: 2012–2014, 2016 |
| 1987–1990 | People Are Talking | Himself/host | 3 episodes |
| 1994–1997 | Breakfast Time | Himself/host | |
| 1996 | The Daily Show | Himself | 2 episodes |
| 1997–1998 | Good Morning America | Himself/anchor | |
| 1998 | The Nanny | Himself | Episode: "Making Whoopi" |
| 1998–2004 | Hollywood Squares | Himself/host | 1,047 episodes |
| 2001–2015 | America's Funniest Home Videos | Himself/host | 289 episodes Also producer |
| 2002–2005 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Coridan Ambassador, Alien Trader D'Marr | 2 episodes |
| 2005–2019 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself/Host | 443 episodes |
| 2005–present | Entertainment Tonight | Himself | 20 episodes |
| 2006–2019 | Good Morning America | Himself | 21 episodes |
| 2008 | Supper Club with Tom Bergeron | Himself | 13 episodes |
| 2010 | Castle | Bobby Mann | Episode: "The Late Shaft" |
| 2011 | Phineas and Ferb | Announcer (voice) | Episode: "Bullseye!" |
| 2015 | The Muppets | Himself | Episode: "Pig Girls Don't Cry" |
| 2017 | The $100,000 Pyramid
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Himself/Panelist | Episode: "Leslie Jones vs. LL Cool J and Tom Bergeron vs. Jennifer Nettles" |
| 2017 | To Tell the Truth | Himself/Panelist | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | The 3rd Annual Carney Awards | Himself/host | Television special |
| 2017 | Access Daily | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Candy Jar | Principal Nelson | |
| 2018 | Behind Closed Doors | Himself | Episode: "John Ritter" |
| 2018 | Steve | Himself | Episode: "Tom Bergeron/Cali Champion, Dr. V & Alesha Renee" |
| 2018 | Animals.
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Himself | Episode: "Pigeons" |
| 2018 | The Messenger | The Messenger | Also producer |
| 2020 | The Masked Singer | Taco/Himself | Eliminated in "Friends in High Places: Group B Championships" |
| 2020 | Down the Middle | Rex | 1 episode |
| 2022 | American Auto | Himself | Episode: "Charity Dinner" |
References
- ^ Mike LaBella (June 11, 2009). "TV host Bergeron returns to his native Haverhill for book signing". eagletribune.com.
- ^ Don Freeman (February 17, 1999). Host sees humor go full circle Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine at the ProQuest Archiver. The San Diego Union Tribune.
- ^ Archive – The Three Stooges: Lost and Found [1]
- ISBN 9781467100762
- Washington Post. April 23, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ^ "'Dancing With the Stars' host Tom Bergeron says meditation helps him react during a live show". ABC News. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ^ "Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris – #100: Tom Bergeron, 'Dancing With the Stars' Host {!} Listen via Stitcher for Podcasts". stitcher.com. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ "The Fifth Dimension: Tom Bergeron – Hollywood Zen on Apple Podcasts". podcasts.apple.com. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ Oldenburg, Ann (March 12, 2014). "Tom Bergeron quits 'America's Funniest Home Videos'". USA Today. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ ABC Renews 'The Bachelor,' 'Shark Tank,' 'Funniest Home Videos', Variety, May 9, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014
- ^ ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Hosts Tom Bergeron & Erin Andrews To Exit ABC Reality Competition, Deadline Hollywood, July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020
- ^ Parker, Lyndsey (March 4, 2020). "The bell tolls for the Taco: 'Masked Singer' castoff is seasoned TV host". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
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