Kathie Lee Gifford Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 53 kg |
Date of Birth | August 16, 1953 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Kathie Lee Gifford is a French-born American television presenter, singer, songwriter, occasional actress, and author who is best known for her 15-year run (1985–2000) on the talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, which she co-hosted with Regis Philbin. Alongside Hoda Kotb, she also had an 11-year run on the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show (2008–2019). She has received 11 Daytime Emmy nominations and won her first Daytime Emmy in 2010 as part of the Today team. Moreover, Kathie has been a part of many other shows and movies like A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love, Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Come to the Garden, Sharknado 5: Global Swarming, Handy Manny, Higglytown Heroes, Hercules, The Simpsons, Days of Our Lives, The First Wives Club, Mother Goose: A Rappin’ and Rhymin’ Special, Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, Caroline in the City, Touched by an Angel, That’s So Raven, The Suite Life on Deck, The Baxters, and Then Came You. Kathie Lee Gifford has authored some children’s books including Party Animals, The Legend of Messy M’Cheany, and Hello, Little Dreamer. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the television industry on April 28, 2021, and her star is located at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard, only five stars away from that of her former co-host Regis Philbin.
Born Name
Kathryn Lee Epstein
Nick Name
Kathie, Kathie Me

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Paris, France
Residence
Kathie lives in a classy and elegant house in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has lived in that house for about 23 years.
Nationality
Education
Kathie Lee Gifford went to Bowie High School. After graduating from high school, she got enrolled at the Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She studied music and drama at the university.
Occupation
TV Presenter, Talk show host, Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – Aaron Epstein (Former US Navy Officer and musician)
- Mother – Joan Epstein (Singer)
- Siblings – David Paul Epstein (Brother) (Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan), Michie Mader (Sister)
- Others – Meyer S. Epstein (Paternal Grandfather), Evelyn Marie Rogers (Paternal Grandmother), Alfred Thomas Cuttell (Maternal Grandfather), Florence M. Edlich (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Kathie Lee Gifford is represented by New York City-based Artist Brand Alliance.
Genre
Christian & Gospel, Pop, Holiday
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Valley Entertainment
- Maranatha Music
- Warner Bros. Records
- Universal Motown Records
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth was $60 Million in 2020.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
53 kg or 117 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kathie Lee Gifford has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
On her father’s side, she has Russian Jewish and Native American ancestry while on her mother’s side, she has German, English, and French-Canadian ancestry.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Broad sparkling smile
Brand Endorsements
Kathie Lee Gifford has appeared in commercials for the following brands –
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Lisette L
- Almay Time-Off Age Smoothing moisture lotion and makeup (Print Ad)
- She has served as a celebrity ambassador for Childhelp, which is a non-profit organization that works to prevent child abuse and provides treatment to victims of such abuse.
Religion
She is a devout Christian and often spends a major part of her early mornings, praying and indulging in devotions. She also reads Bible regularly and in fact, tends to re-read the Bible multiple times a year.
However, she was raised in a Jewish faith but after watching the movie, The Restless Ones, she became a born-again Christian at the age of 12.
Best Known For
- Having served as the co-host of the popular talk show, Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee for 15 years.
- Having worked in the popular American game show, Name That Tune for 4 years.
- Having released more than a dozen gospel and holiday music albums.
First Album
In 1992, she released her debut studio album, Sentimental Journey.
First Film
In 1996, Kathie Lee Gifford made her theatrical film debut in the comedy flick, The First Wives Club, which had Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Goldie Hawn in the leading roles.
First TV Show
In 1974, she made her first TV show appearance in The $100,000 Name That Tune.
Personal Trainer
Kathie Lee Gifford prefers to have Quaker Oats oatmeal with a spoon of honey for her breakfast, which gives her an excellent and healthy start to the day.
Kathie Lee Gifford Facts
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