Age, Biography and Wiki
Tom Kennedy (James Edward Narz) was born on 26 February, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., is an American game show host (1927–2020). Discover Tom Kennedy'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 80 years old?
| Popular As |
James Edward Narz |
| Occupation |
Game show host |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
26 February 1927 |
| Birthday |
26 February |
| Birthplace |
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Date of death |
7 October, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Oxnard, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 80 years old group.
Tom Kennedy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Tom Kennedy height is 6' 2½" (1.89 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' 2½" (1.89 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Tom Kennedy's Wife?
His wife is Betty Gevedon (m. 1952-2011)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Betty Gevedon (m. 1952-2011) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 |
Tom Kennedy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tom Kennedy worth at the age of 80 years old? Tom Kennedy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Tom Kennedy'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Tom Kennedy Social Network
Timeline
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Kennedy was the son of John Lawrence Narz Sr., and the younger brother of host Jack Narz (1922–2008), whose son, David, related about his uncle's name change that the brothers wanted to avoid the perceived conflict of having two announcers with the same last name promoting competing products.
"After a lunch meeting with his agent," he said, "... he emerged as Tom Kennedy."
Kennedy attended the University of Missouri and the University of Kentucky.
James Edward Narz (February 26, 1927 – October 7, 2020), known professionally as Tom Kennedy, was an American television host best known for his work in game shows.
Game shows Kennedy hosted included Password Plus, Split Second, Name That Tune, and You Don't Say!
Kennedy did TV commercial spots for Regal Beer on Ozark Jubilee (later Jubilee USA), an ABC series which ran from 1955 to 1960.
He introduced himself as Jim Narz in the commercials.
While attending the University of Missouri, Kennedy worked at KFRU in Columbia, Missouri.
While in Lexington, Kentucky, he worked at WKLX.
After moving to Los Angeles, he worked for five years at KPOL and had a part-time job at KGIL.
His other hosting credits include The Big Game (1958), Dr. I.Q. (1958–59), It's Your Bet (1971–72), Break the Bank (1976), 50 Grand Slam (1976), To Say the Least (1977–78), Whew! (1979–80), Body Language (1984–86), a syndicated nighttime version of The Price Is Right (1985–86) and Wordplay (1986–87).
Kennedy's biggest hit series were You Don't Say! which aired on NBC from 1963 to 1969, and on ABC in 1975; Split Second (1972–75); Name That Tune (1974–81); and Password Plus, which he hosted from 1980 to 1982 following the illness (and later death) of original host Allen Ludden.
He briefly hosted a talk show, The Real Tom Kennedy Show, in the early 1970s, and appeared as a guest panelist on To Tell the Truth, Hollywood Squares, Liar's Club and other game shows.
As an actor, he made guest appearances on such shows as The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Cannon and Hardcastle and McCormick.
Kennedy retired in 1989 after several game show pilots produced by his production company failed to sell.
In 2003, he appeared on Hollywood Squares during "Game Show Week Part 2".
In July 2005, Kennedy and his brother Jack Narz were co-recipients of the Game Show Congress's Bill Cullen Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Cullen was a brother-in-law of Narz and Kennedy.
Kennedy died on October 7, 2020, at the age of 93.
His cause of death is unknown, though it was known that he "had been ill for several months".
