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June Game Show Birthdays

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Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady was born on June 2, 1972

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The following game show stars were born in the month of June.

June 2

Wayne Brady, 1972 - Brady has hosted Don't Forget the Lyrics and Let's Make a Deal.

June 3

Chuck Barris, 1929 - Host and game show creator Chuck Barris is best known as the host of The Gong Show.

June 5

Jim Peck, 1943 - Peck hosted a number of game shows, including Three's a Crowd, Second Chance, and The Joker's Wild.

June 9

Shandi Finnessey, 1978 - Former Miss USA who has co-hosted a few game shows on GSN, most notably Lingo.

June 13

Ralph Edwards, 1913 - Edwards produced, created, and hosted several game shows including the iconic Truth or Consequences.

Paul Lynde, 1927 - Comedian and actor Paul Lynde was a permanent fixture in the center square on Hollywood Squares for many years in the 1970s.

June 17

Bill Rafferty, 1944 - Rafferty hosted Every Second Counts, Card Sharks, and Blockbusters.

June 18

Bud Collyer, 1908 - Collyer was one of the first mainstream game show hosts, transitioning from radio to television in the 1950s. His best-known work appears on Beat the Clock and To Tell the Truth.

June 22

Johnny Jacobs, 1916 - Jacobs worked as an announcer for numerous game shows including The Newlywed Game and The Dating Game.

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