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Chris Tarrant (Christopher John Tarrant) was born on 10 October, 1946 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK, is a producer,actor,writer. Discover Chris Tarrant's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Christopher John Tarrant
Occupation producer,actor,writer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 10 October 1946
Birthday 10 October
Birthplace Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Chris Tarrant Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Chris Tarrant height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .

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Height 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Who Is Chris Tarrant's Wife?

His wife is Ingrid Tarrant (17 May 1991 - 7 February 2007) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Sheila (1971 - 1982) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Ingrid Tarrant (17 May 1991 - 7 February 2007) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Sheila (1971 - 1982) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Chris Tarrant Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Tarrant worth at the age of 77 years old? Chris Tarrant’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Chris Tarrant's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Producer

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Timeline

1946

Chris Tarrant is regarded by many as the king of popular broadcasting. With his popular breakfast show on Capital Radio and his regular peak-time appearances on ITV he's the biggest personality on UK commercial radio and has done wonders for the popularity of ITV's Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, which is now the world's most successful quiz show. He was born on the 10th of October, 1946, and attended King's School, Worcester, from 1960 to 1964 where he showed a flair for hockey and cricket. Chris has described this period of his life as an unhappy one, owing to the very-strict nature of King's School, and in typical Tarrant style he described it as a 'modern day Iran'. He later turned down a place at Oxford University, selecting instead to attend the University of Birmingham to read English. Following graduation, he worked for a while as an English teacher in Brockley, East London. His time as a teacher proved to be eventful, and for six months he had to live in a grey mini van in the grounds of the school after walking out on a girlfriend and having no place to stay. When his teaching contract came to an end, he decided to pursue his dream of working in television.

1970

Tarrant took up work as a truck driver whilst writing a series insolent letters to television companies, claiming he was the face of the 1970s and they should grab the chance to hire him. Incredibly, his bold persistence paid off and he was invited by the Midlands-based ATV for an audition and ended up as a newsreader on the regional bulletins. Chris reported on ATV's main daytime bulletins, which included light-hearted stories which helped raise his profile.

1974

In 1974, ATV wanted to develop a new show and it needed a host. They offered the job to Tarrant. He eagerly accepted and became the host of 'Tiswas', a Saturday morning children's show and his popularity soon soared.

1984

In 1984, Tarrant joined Capital Radio as a presenter, initially presenting the station's lunchtime show, then from 1987 until 2004 he hosted Capital Breakfast. The show was immensely popular, increasing Capital Radio's audience share in London.

1990

He has presented the show since 1990.

1993

On 1 January 1993, when Thames Television dissolved and was replaced by Carlton Television, Tarrant hosted the first programme of the franchise, A Carlton New Year.

Also in 1993, Tarrant hosted Lose A Million, in which contestants started off with a million pounds and were required to lose it by aiming to incorrectly answer a set of questions--a game-show that in some ways was a precursor to Who Wants to be a Millionaire. HTarrant is also the long-term host of Tarrant on TV, a programme which shows clips featuring a number of unusual television programmes from around the world.

1998

He began to host the popular television quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 1998, and since then the show has gone on to have series in over 100 other countries, and in 2002, the UK version merged with the Irish version.

2003

12th March 2003. Appeared in court as a prosecution witness in the, so called, "Millionaire Trial" against Capt. Charles Ingram who with others was accused of defrauding the TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998).

2004

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2004 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Broadcasting and Charity.

2008

In June 2008 it was announced he would return to radio, hosting a weekly Saturday morning show for the GMG Radio network of stations including London's 102. 2 Smooth Radio, Real Radio (Scotland) and the North West's Century Radio.