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Date of Birth

16 March 1941, Ashland, Kentucky, USA

Birth Name

Charles Herbert Woolery

Height

6' 2" (1.88 m)

Mini Biography

Chuck Woolery originally set his sights on a career in the music industry but had a change of heart when he joined the U.S. Navy instead. After two years military service, he attended college in his home state of Kentucky and afterward held various jobs including a stint as a sales rep at Pillsbury. He later moved to Nashville where he formed the rock band "Avant Garde". He has one daughter and an adopted son from his first marriage, and one daughter from his second marriage and two boys from his third marriage.

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Spouse

Kim Woolery	(17 July 2006 - present)
Teri Nelson	(16 March 1985 - 11 June 2004) (divorced) 2 children
Jo Ann Pflug	(21 December 1972 - 1980) (divorced) 1 child
Margaret Hayes	(1961 - ?) (divorced) 3 children

Trade Mark

Hand sign language before each commercial break of two digits

Trivia

Attended Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY.

On September 23, 1996, Woolery underwent quadruple-bypass heart surgery in Los Angeles.

Worked 39 days per year while hosting "Love Connection" (1983).

Wrote 1968 hit (Billboard #40) "Naturally Stoned" by studio group Avant-Garde.

Has eight children.

In addition to writing the #40 hit "Naturally Stoned" by the duo "The Avant-Garde", he was one half of the duo, along with Elkin Thomas Fowler (better known as Elkin 'Bubba' Fowler).

Former son-in-law of David Nelson.

Host of an infomercial for Ameriquest Mortgage Company.

Over 2,000 episodes of "Love Connection" (1983) were taped in the 11 years he hosted the show (1983-1994), making it one of the longest lasting game shows in syndication.

A new version of "Love Connection" (1983) was attempted from 1998-1999. Comedian Pat Bullard took over the hosting from Woolery. Though it retained the original format, viewers unfamiliarity with Bullard and late night time slots in most markets hindered the show, and it ceased production after only one season.

His longest lasting game show is "Love Connection" (1983). He hosted that show for 11 years (1983-1994). He hosted "Scrabble" (1984) on NBC for 7 years (1984-1990, 1993) and was the first host of "Wheel of Fortune" (1974) (1975-1981) before he left after a contract dispute with creator Merv Griffin (Pat Sajak took over and still is the host today). Woolery's most recent game show outputs were a short lived syndicated revival of "The Dating Game" (1997) from 1998 to 2000 and the big money game show "Super Greed" (1999) on FOX from 1999 to 2000. Starting in August of 2002, Chuck has been hosting "Lingo" (2002) on Game Show Network (GSN).

Before he was a game show host, he was a singer and an actor.

Father, with Margaret Hayes, of Cary, Katherine and Chad, who died in a motorcycle accident in 1986 at age 19; father, with Jo Ann Pflug, of daughter Melissa; father, with Teri Nelson, of sons Michael and Sean.

Had a quadruple heart bypass operation on September 23, 1996.

Personal Quotes

[Of his current residence]: It's just like Venice Beach, California right in the middle of Texas. It's a very eclectic, interesting place. I like it.

At the time I thought my career was on the rise. I had no idea it was Wheel of Fortune that was on the rise. The show escaped cancellation multiple times while I was hosting, so I wanted financial security in case NBC decided to dump it. Looking back at it, I let my ego get in the way of my decision making and it was a terrible mistake. I'm happy for the success Merv (Griffin) has had with the show. I have no idea if the show would become a huge hit if I stayed on board.

Where Are They Now

(August 2005) In Hollywood taping a new season of "Lingo" (2002) on the Game Show Network (GSN) cable network.

(2010) Appearing on a commercial for the "Dignity Memorial" network for veterans. Chuck is a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the U.S.S. Enterprise.