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, most famously known for his stand-up comedy, his sitcom *The Drew Carey Show*, and hosting *Whose Line Is It Anyway?*. Before his comedy career, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Since 2007, he has been the host of the game show *The Price Is Right* on CBS, maintaining a prominent presence in television entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1946: Birth of Brother Neil

In 1946, Drew Carey's brother, Neil, was born. He died in 2010.

1952: Birth of Brother Roger

In 1952, Drew Carey's brother, Roger, was born.

May 23, 1958: Drew Carey's Birth

On May 23, 1958, Drew Allison Carey was born. He would later become a well-known comedian, actor, and game show host.

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 into the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

1983: Move to Las Vegas and Early Jobs

In 1983, Drew Carey moved to Las Vegas and worked as a bank teller and a waiter at Denny's.

1985: Start of Comedy Career

In 1985, Drew Carey began his comedy career after a suggestion to write jokes.

1997: Publication of Autobiography

In 1997, Drew Carey published his autobiography, Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined, where he shared memories of his early childhood, his father's death, molestation, bouts of depression, and suicide attempts.

1998: "Smoke-in" Protest

In 1998, Drew Carey led a "smoke-in" in defiance of California's new no-smoking ordinance inside bars and restaurants.

1999: Participated in Browns Pregame Ceremonies

In 1999, Drew Carey was part of the pregame ceremonies at the first game of the return of the Cleveland Browns, televised on ESPN.

May 2, 2000: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Winnings

On May 2, 2000, Drew Carey selected the Ohio Library Foundation to receive his $500,000 winnings on a celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

August 2001: Underwent Coronary Angioplasty

In August 2001, Drew Carey underwent a coronary angioplasty after suffering chest pains while filming The Drew Carey Show.

2001: Entered Royal Rumble

In 2001, Drew Carey entered the World Wrestling Federation's 30-man "Royal Rumble" match to promote an improv comedy pay-per-view, eliminating himself by jumping over the top rope.

2003: World Poker Tour

In 2003, Drew Carey competed in the first celebrity edition of the World Poker Tour and placed fifth, winning $2,000 for his charity.

May 17, 2006: Revealed Need for Bifocals

On May 17, 2006, Drew Carey revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he developed a need for bifocals when he turned 40, but continued to wear his old glasses for recognition.

August 12, 2006: Threw First Pitch and Received Bobblehead

On August 12, 2006, Drew Carey threw the first pitch at a Cleveland Indians game and was honored with a personal bobblehead doll.

2006: Attended FIFA World Cup

In 2006, Drew Carey attended the FIFA World Cup in Germany.

2006: Press Photographer at FIFA World Cup

In 2006, Drew Carey was at the FIFA World Cup in Germany as a press photographer for his television show Drew Carey's Sporting Adventures.

June 2007: FIFA Soccer 07 Challenge

In June 2007, Drew Carey offered to donate up to $100,000 to the Mooch Myernick Memorial Fund if anyone could beat him at FIFA Soccer 07, ultimately donating $160,000.

September 14, 2007: Criticized Iraq War Management

On September 14, 2007, Drew Carey expressed his distaste for the Bush administration's management of the Iraq War on Real Time with Bill Maher.

2007: Proposed to Nicole Jaracz

In 2007, Drew Carey proposed to Nicole Jaracz.

September 26, 2008: Defined "Libertarian"

On the September 26, 2008, episode of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Drew Carey defined "libertarian" to host Craig Ferguson as "a conservative who still gets high."

March 19, 2009: Seattle Sounders FC Begin to Play

On March 19, 2009, the Seattle Sounders FC, of which Drew Carey is a minority owner, began to play in Major League Soccer.

October 2009: Charity Auction Bid for Twitter Account

In October 2009, Drew Carey made a bid of $25,000 in a charity auction for the @drew Twitter account and later increased his offer to $100,000 under certain conditions.

December 31, 2009: Livestrong Donation Offer

On December 31, 2009, Drew Carey offered to donate $1 million to the Livestrong Foundation if his follower count reached one million.

2010: Attended FIFA World Cup

In 2010, Drew Carey attended the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

2010: Diet and Exercise Plan

In 2010, Drew Carey began a diet and exercise plan and lost considerable weight, which he claimed cured his Type 2 diabetes.

2010: Death of Brother Neil

In 2010, Drew Carey's brother, Neil, passed away.

May 15, 2011: Completed 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: Completed Disneyland Half Marathon

On September 4, 2011, Drew Carey completed the Disneyland Half Marathon in 1:50:46.

October 30, 2011: Completed Marine Corps Marathon

On October 30, 2011, Drew Carey finished the Marine Corps Marathon with a chip time of 4:37:11.

2012: Engagement Called Off

In 2012, Drew Carey and Nicole Jaracz called off their engagement.

September 2014: Offered Reward in Ice Bucket Challenge Prank

In September 2014, Drew Carey promised $10,000 to help find the perpetrators of a faked "ice bucket challenge" prank involving an autistic 15-year-old.

2016: Supported Gary Johnson

In 2016, Drew Carey supported Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson in his run for office, and was made an Honorary Chair of the campaign for California.

2016: Seattle Sounders FC Wins MLS Cup

In 2016, the Seattle Sounders FC, a Major League Soccer team of which Carey is a minority owner, won the MLS Cup.

January 2018: Engaged 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, a Major League Soccer team of which Carey is a minority owner, won the MLS Cup again.

February 15, 2020: Death of Amie Harwick

On February 15, 2020, Amie Harwick, Drew Carey's former fiancee, was found dead; her ex-boyfriend was arrested and later convicted of her murder.

2020: Endorsed 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 earlier in that election cycle.