Ray Combs(1956-1996)

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Writer

Ray Combs was born on 3 April 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Overboard (1987), Family Feud (1988) and Me & Mrs. C. (1986). He was married to Debra Jo Loomis. He died on 2 June 1996 in Glendale, California, USA.

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Awards
- 1 nomination

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Known for

Overboard

6.9

Elk Cove: Cop at Hospital

1987

Family Feud

6.6

TV Series

Self - Host
Host (1988-1994)

Me & Mrs. C.

6.3

TV Series

Writer

Down to Earth

7.3

TV Series

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Height
- 1.73 m
Born
- April 3, 1956
- Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Died
- June 2, 1996
- Glendale, California, USA(suicide by hanging)
Spouse
- Debra Jo LoomisJuly 2, 1977 - June 2, 1996 (his death, 6 children)

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Trivia
The only person, ever, to receive a standing ovation on his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). He did a comedy routine.

Quotes
(In 1988, on succeeding Richard Dawson as the host of Family Feud (1988)): "People say those are big shoes to fill. I don't have to wear his shoes. I've got my own".