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Ryan Seacrest Bio: All About 'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest

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Who Is Ryan Seacrest?:

Emmy nominated host Ryan Seacrest is the popular MC of the Fox singing competition American Idol. But Ryan Seacrest is also a successful radio personality, TV executive-producer, and entertainment news show host.

Birthday and Hometown:

Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974. He was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

Career Moves:

Ryan started out hosting small-time shows such as the Fox Family Channel's Wild Animal Games. In radio-land, he got his big break hosting an afternoon talk show in LA. Ryan's biggest break came when he was chosen to host the Fox competition American Idol. The show opened many doors for Ryan, including a shot at hosting his own short-lived TV talk show. He rebounded from the show's cancellation by becoming the face of the E! network, hosting their daily news show and producing several reality shows on the channel, including Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Sunset Tan. Ryan hosted the Emmys in 2007.

Private Life:

Ryan is single and living in Los Angeles.

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