William Lawrence Cullen [1] (February 18, 1920 – July 7, 1990) was an American radio and television personality whose career spanned five decades. [2] Known for appearing on game shows and later as a prolific game show host, he hosted 23 shows, earning the nickname "Dean of Game Show Hosts". [ 3 ]

Bill Cullen was born on 18 February 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Three on a Match (1971), It Happened to Jane (1959) and Hot Potato (1984). He was married to Ann Cullen, Carol Ames and Ruth Elizabeth Harrington.

Jul 8, 1990 · Television game-show host Bill Cullen died Saturday at his Bel Air home from complications resulting from lung cancer. He was 70. Cullen died at 5:25 p.m. from heart failure, a complication of a long battle with cancer, according to George Spota, Cullen's manager.

Bill Cullen was born on 18 February 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Three on a Match (1971), It Happened to Jane (1959) and Hot Potato (1984). He was married to Ann Cullen, Carol Ames and Ruth Elizabeth Harrington. He died on 7 July 1990 in Bel Air, California, USA.

Cullen in 1954. Bill Cullen (February 18, 1920 – July 7, 1990) was an American television game show host. His full name was William Lawrence Cullen. Cullen was originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He suffered from polio as a child. He had a limp for the remainder of his life.

Feb 27, 2025 · Born in Pittsburgh on February 18, 1920, Bill Cullen was stricken by polio as a baby and devoted his youth to conquering it. Despite being slowed down by a prominent limp, he took boxing lessons, he played sandlot ball, and even gave auto racing a try.

Dec 29, 2018 · Bill Cullen was an American radio and television personality, he was the biggest claim to fame was as a game show host; over the course of his career. Additionally, he appeared as a panelist/celebrity guest on many other game shows, including regular appearances on I’ve Got a Secret and To Tell the Truth.

William Lawrence Francis "Bill" Cullen (b. February 18, 1920 - d. July 7, 1990) was an American radio and television personality whose career spanned five decades. He was best known for his long-standing career in television game shows.

For the Irish businessman and philanthropist, see Bill Cullen (businessman). For other people named William Cullen, see William Cullen (disambiguation) . William Lawrence Cullen [ 1 ] (February 18, 1920 – July 7, 1990) was an American radio and television personality whose career spanned five decades. [ 2 ]

Jul 9, 1990 · Bill Cullen, a host of television game shows for more than 30 years, died on Saturday at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 70 years old.