Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel
Howard Michael "Howie" Mandelis a Canadian comedian, actor, television host, and voice actor. He is well known as host of the NBC game show Deal or No Deal, as well as the show's daytime and Canadian-English counterparts. Before his career as a game show host, Mandel was best known for his role as rowdy ER intern Dr. Wayne Fiscus on the NBC medical drama St. Elsewhere. He is also well known for being the creator and star of the children's...
ProfessionGame Show Host
Date of Birth29 November 1955
CityToronto, Canada
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The success of any stand-up act comes out of life experience.
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I've decided to get into shape, and the shape I've selected is a triangle.
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We did it for nine years, No. 1, and the Fox Children's Network moved it into a different direction, of the Power Rangers and other stuff.
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Diana Ross saw me on Merv Griffin and hired me to be her opening act.
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My wife doesn't cook, so we eat out every night. It's not fine dining or anything - we're not fancy people.
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The doctor heard my heartbeat and found out I had an irregular heartbeat. I was not symptomatic or aware of my symptoms. I had no idea that this could make me five times more likely to have a stroke than somebody who doesn't have this.
childlike projects qualities
My childlike qualities sometimes lead me to jump into projects without thinking of the consequences.
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Some version of 'Deal or No Deal' airs in 120 countries. And they play it exactly the same way, with models and briefcases. It crosses language and culture and gender, because it's the simplest game in the world, and everyone wants to press their luck.
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There's no skill. You can be a rock and move into another cash bracket.
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Part of my humor is the fact that I love coming out of left field. I don't want people to expect what is going to happen next.