Childhood and Education Journey of Drew Carey in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Drew Carey. A timeline of key moments.
Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, and game show host. He achieved recognition after his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, transitioning into stand-up comedy before starring in his own sitcom, The Drew Carey Show. He also hosted Whose Line Is It Anyway?. Carey has since appeared in various films, television series, and other media. Since 2007, he has been the host of the game show The Price Is Right.
1946: Birth of brother Neil
In 1946, Neil Carey, one of Drew Carey's older brothers, was born.
1952: Birth of brother Roger
In 1952, Roger Carey, one of Drew Carey's older brothers, was born.
1976: High School Graduation
In 1976, Drew Carey graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School.
1980: Enlistment in the Marine Corps Reserve
In 1980, Drew Carey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
1983: Move to Las Vegas
In 1983, Drew Carey moved to Las Vegas and worked as a bank teller and waiter.
1985: Start of comedy career
In 1985, Drew Carey began his comedy career after being encouraged to learn how to write jokes.
1997: Publication of Autobiography
In 1997, Drew Carey published his autobiography, Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined. In the book, Carey shared memories of his early childhood, his father's death, being molested, suffering bouts of depression, and making suicide attempts. It was featured on The New York Times bestseller list for three months.
1998: "Smoke-In" Protest
In 1998, Drew Carey led a "smoke-in" to protest California's new no-smoking ordinance inside bars and restaurants.
1999: Cleveland Browns Pregame Ceremony
In 1999, Drew Carey was part of the pregame ceremonies for the return of the Cleveland Browns, which was televised on ESPN.
May 2, 2000: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Celebrity Edition
On May 2, 2000, Drew Carey selected the Ohio Library Foundation to receive his $500,000 winnings from a celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
January 21, 2001: Entry in Royal Rumble
On January 21, 2001, Drew Carey entered the Royal Rumble match as Vince McMahon's guest entrant.
August 2001: Coronary Angioplasty
In August 2001, Drew Carey underwent a coronary angioplasty after experiencing chest pains while filming The Drew Carey Show.
2002: White House Correspondents' Dinner Entertainment
In 2002, Drew Carey provided the entertainment for the Annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
September 2003: Comedy Tour of Iraq
In September 2003, Drew Carey led a group of comedians on a comedy tour of Iraq.
2003: World Poker Tour Celebrity Edition
In 2003, Drew Carey competed in the first celebrity edition of the World Poker Tour. He finished fifth, winning $2,000 for his charity.
May 17, 2006: Jimmy Kimmel Live! Appearance
On May 17, 2006, Drew Carey revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he developed a need for bifocals when he turned 40, even though he had refractive surgery to correct his vision earlier and wore glasses for recognition.
August 12, 2006: First Pitch and Bobblehead Day
On August 12, 2006, Drew Carey threw the first pitch at a Cleveland baseball game against the Kansas City Royals. He was honored as "the greatest Indians fan alive" with a personal bobblehead doll given to fans.
2006: Attended 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
2006: Cancellation of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
In 2006, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", hosted by Drew Carey, was canceled after running for 220 episodes.
2006: Appearance at FIFA World Cup
In the summer of 2006, Drew Carey attended the FIFA World Cup in Germany for his television show, Drew Carey's Sporting Adventures. He can sometimes be seen on the sidelines of U.S. National Team soccer games as a press photographer, selling his images via wire services under the pseudonym Brooks Parkenridge.
June 2007: FIFA Soccer 07 Challenge for Charity
In June 2007, Drew Carey offered to donate up to $100,000 to the Mooch Myernick Memorial Fund if anyone could beat him at the video game FIFA Soccer 07 for the Xbox 360. He ended up donating $160,000.
September 14, 2007: Iraq War Criticism on Real Time with Bill Maher
On the September 14, 2007, episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, Drew Carey expressed his distaste for the Bush administration's management of the Iraq War.
2007: Proposed to Nicole Jaracz
In 2007, Drew Carey proposed to Nicole Jaracz.
January 23, 2008: Final airdate of Power of 10
On January 23, 2008, the last episode of "Power of 10" aired; Drew Carey hosted this game show on CBS.
September 26, 2008: Libertarian Definition on The Late Late Show
On the September 26, 2008, episode of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Drew Carey defined "libertarian" as "a conservative who still gets high."
March 19, 2009: Seattle Sounders FC Debut
On March 19, 2009, the Seattle Sounders FC, of which Drew Carey is a minority owner, began playing in Major League Soccer.
October 2009: Bidding for @drew Twitter Account
In October 2009, Drew Carey made a bid of $25,000 in a charity auction for the @drew Twitter account, later increasing his offer to $100,000 if his follower count reached 100,000 by the end of the auction.
December 31, 2009: $1 Million Livestrong Donation Pledge
On December 31, 2009, Drew Carey pledged to donate $1 million to the Livestrong Foundation if his follower count reached one million.
2010: Attended 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
Drew Carey attended the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
2010: Diet and Exercise Plan
In 2010, Drew Carey began a diet and exercise plan, leading to considerable weight loss. He claimed it cured his Type 2 diabetes.
May 15, 2011: Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
On May 15, 2011, Drew Carey completed the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in 1:57:02.
September 4, 2011: Disneyland Half Marathon
On September 4, 2011, Drew Carey completed the Disneyland Half Marathon in 1:50:46.
October 30, 2011: Marine Corps Marathon
On October 30, 2011, Drew Carey finished the Marine Corps Marathon with a chip time of 4:37:11, placing 10,149th out of 20,940.
2012: Ended Engagement with Nicole Jaracz
In 2012, Drew Carey and Nicole Jaracz called off their engagement, deciding not to wed.
2013: Whose Line Is It Anyway? returns
In 2013, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" returned with Aisha Tyler as host.
September 2014: Reward for Ice Bucket Challenge Perpetrators
In September 2014, Drew Carey offered $10,000 to help find the perpetrators of a faked "ice bucket challenge" that involved an autistic 15-year-old Ohio boy being showered with feces, urine, tobacco spit, and cigarette butts.
2016: Support for Gary Johnson
In 2016, Drew Carey supported Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson and was made an Honorary Chair of the campaign for California.
2016: Seattle Sounders FC wins MLS Cup
In 2016, Seattle Sounders FC, of which Drew Carey is a minority owner, won the MLS Cup.
January 2018: Engagement to Amie Harwick
In January 2018, Drew Carey announced his engagement to sex therapist Amie Harwick.
2019: Seattle Sounders FC wins MLS Cup Again
In 2019, the Seattle Sounders FC, co-owned by Drew Carey, won the MLS Cup for a second time.
February 15, 2020: Death of Amie Harwick
On February 15, 2020, Amie Harwick, Drew Carey's former fiancee, was found dead in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood. Her ex-boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse, was arrested and later convicted of her murder, receiving a life sentence without parole.
2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden
In 2020, Drew Carey endorsed and donated money to Joe Biden in the United States presidential election. He also donated to Tulsi Gabbard and Bill Weld during that election cycle.
August 26, 2023: Bob Barker's Death and Tribute
On August 26, 2023, Bob Barker died at 99. Drew Carey hosted a one-hour special detailing the life and career of Bob Barker, his predecessor on "The Price Is Right".
2023: Support for WGA Strike
During the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Drew Carey arranged to pay for free meals for striking writers at two Los Angeles restaurants.
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