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Drew Carey

Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, writer, and television host best known for starring in *The Drew Carey Show* and hosting the U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, writer, and television host best known for starring in *The Drew Carey Show* and hosting the U.S. version of *Whose Line Is It Anyway?*. Since 2007, he has hosted *The Price Is Right* on CBS. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before his comedy career.

Early life and military service

Drew Carey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, 1958. He later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After leaving the military, he turned to stand-up comedy.

Breakthrough in television

Carey became widely known for starring in the sitcom *The Drew Carey Show*, which aired on ABC from 1995 to 2004. He also hosted the American version of *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* on ABC. These programs established him as a major television personality in the United States.

Hosting *The Price Is Right*

In 2007, Carey became the host of *The Price Is Right* on CBS. He took over from Bob Barker and has continued in the role since then.

Other work

Beyond his best-known television roles, Carey has appeared in films, television series, music videos, and other media. He has also worked as a writer and producer.

Key facts

  • Drew Carey is best known for *The Drew Carey Show*, *Whose Line Is It Anyway?*, and *The Price Is Right*.
  • He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, 1958.
  • Carey served in the U.S. Marine Corps before pursuing a career in stand-up comedy.
  • He began hosting *The Price Is Right* in 2007, succeeding Bob Barker.
  • In addition to television, Carey has appeared in films, music videos, and other projects.
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Canadian context

Drew Carey is best known in Canada through widely broadcast American television programs, especially *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* and *The Price Is Right*, which have also been familiar to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Drew Carey?
Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and television host best known for *The Drew Carey Show* and *The Price Is Right*.
When was Drew Carey born?
He was born on May 23, 1958.
Where was Drew Carey born?
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
What TV shows is Drew Carey best known for?
He is best known for *The Drew Carey Show*, *Whose Line Is It Anyway?*, and *The Price Is Right*.
Did Drew Carey serve in the military?
Yes. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps before beginning his career in comedy.
When did Drew Carey start hosting *The Price Is Right*?
He started hosting the show in 2007.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Carey
    Supports: Birth date and place; Marine Corps service; major television roles; hosting *The Price Is Right* since 2007.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/drew-carey
    Supports: Birth details; early career in comedy; major television roles.
  3. The Price Is Right — https://priceisright.com/cast/drew-carey/
    Supports: Official host biography; start date as host; prior work on *The Drew Carey Show* and *Whose Line Is It Anyway?*.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/drew-carey/bio/3030000003/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and professional roles.