Phil Donahue

TV Show Host

Birthday December 21, 1935

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Cleveland, OH

DEATH DATE Aug 18, 2024 (88)

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About

Trailblazing talk show host who became known for marrying actress Marlo Thomas and had his own television show for twenty-six years. He was ranked number 42 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time in 1996. 

Before Fame

He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1957. 

Trivia

He campaigned for Ralph Nader in 2000. He won 8 Daytime Emmy Awards for Oustanding Talk Show Host.

Family Life

He married Marge Cooney in February 1958. Five years after their 1975 divorce, he wed Marlo Thomas

Associated With

Ralph Nader was a frequent guest on Donahue's talk show. 

Video

Phil Donahue Highlights
Phil Donahue Highlights