John O'Hurley facts for kids
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John O'Hurley
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O'Hurley in 2023
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John George O'Hurley Jr.
October 9, 1954 Kittery, Maine, U.S.
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| Education | Kingswood-Oxford School |
| Alma mater | Providence College |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
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| Children | 1 |
John O'Hurley (born October 9, 1954) is a famous American actor, comedian, and TV host. He is best known for playing J. Peterman on the TV show Seinfeld. He also voiced King Neptune on SpongeBob SquarePants. From 2006 to 2010, he hosted the game show Family Feud. O'Hurley also hosted To Tell the Truth from 2000 to 2002.
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Early Life and Education
John O'Hurley was born in Kittery, Maine. His mother, Jean, was a housewife. His father, John O'Hurley Sr., was an ear, nose, and throat surgeon. John went to high school in different places. He later graduated from Providence College in 1976. He earned a degree in Theatre.
His older sister, Carol, passed away when she was 17. Because of this, John supports the Epilepsy Foundation. He has two younger twin brothers, Bruce and Neal. He also has a younger sister named Susan.
John O'Hurley's Acting Career
Playing J. Peterman in Seinfeld
On the popular TV show Seinfeld, John O'Hurley played J. Peterman. This character was a funny version of a real catalog company owner. O'Hurley played this role from 1995 until the show ended in 1998. He even invested in the real The J. Peterman Company. Since 1999, he has been a part-owner and a member of their board.
Dancing on Dancing with the Stars
John O'Hurley was a contestant on the very first season of Dancing with the Stars. This show aired in mid-2005. John and his dance partner, Charlotte Jørgensen, reached the final competition. They lost to soap opera star Kelly Monaco.
Many fans felt the results were unfair. So, the TV network announced a special "grudge match" episode. This rematch aired on September 20, 2005. This time, only viewer votes decided the winner.
O'Hurley and Jørgensen won the rematch! Their victory helped raise $126,000 for a charity called Golfers Against Cancer. After this, they even made a dance instruction video together.
| Week # | Dance / Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
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| 1 | Cha-Cha-Cha/ "September" | 7 | 7 | 6 | No Elimination |
| 2 | Quickstep / "Let's Face the Music and Dance" | 8 | 9 | 9 | Safe |
| 3 | Tango / "Dance with Me" | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safe |
| 4 | Samba / "Just the Two of Us" | 7 | 8 | 6 | Bottom Two |
| Viennese Waltz / "I Got You Babe" | No scores given | ||||
| 5 Semi-finals |
Foxtrot / "Let There Be Love" | 9 | 9 | 9 | Safe |
| Pasodoble / "Bamboléo" | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 6 Finals |
Quickstep / "Let's Face the Music and Dance" | 9 | 9 | 9 | Runner-up |
| Freestyle / "I'm So Excited" | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 7 Dance-Off |
Rumba / "The Look of Love" | 7 | 8 | 7 | Winner |
| Waltz / "You Light Up My Life" | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Freestyle / "I Am What I Am" | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
Other Acting and Voice Roles
John O'Hurley has appeared in many other TV shows. He was in two episodes of Baywatch. He also had roles in Murder She Wrote and Drake & Josh.
Since 2002, he has hosted Purina's annual National Dog Show. This show airs every Thanksgiving.
In theater, O'Hurley played King Arthur in the musical Spamalot. He performed this role in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. He also starred on Broadway as Billy Flynn in Chicago.
O'Hurley is also known for his voice acting. He was the original voice of King Neptune XIV on SpongeBob SquarePants. He voiced Mayor Roger Doofenshmirtz in Phineas and Ferb. He has also done voice-overs for many commercials, including Coors Light.
He guest-starred in an episode of Family Guy. He also appeared in Wizards of Waverly Place. From 2008 to 2015, he voiced Mayor Roger Doofenshmirtz.
John O'Hurley has also acted in soap operas. He was on All My Children and The Young and the Restless. In 2015, he had a role on Devious Maids. He also voiced Victor the Villain in the animated show Wallykazam!.
Game Show Host Roles
From 2000 to 2002, O'Hurley hosted a new version of To Tell the Truth. In 2004, he hosted The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee. On September 11, 2006, he became the host of Family Feud. He hosted the show for four seasons. He left the show in early 2010. He was replaced by Steve Harvey. O'Hurley later said the show became less family-friendly, which was one reason he left.
Personal Life and Interests
John O'Hurley is a self-taught pianist. He is also a trained singer. He has been composing music since he was a teenager. In 2004, he released two albums of his piano music. One song, "For Lisa," was written for his wife for their wedding day.
O'Hurley was married to Eva LaRue from 1992 to 1994. Since August 14, 2004, he has been married to Lisa Mesloh. They have one son together.
In May 2011, John O'Hurley received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. This award recognizes people who have made great contributions to American society. He is also a big fan of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Books Written by John O'Hurley
- It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump (2006) - This book was a New York Times best-seller.
- Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have to Do It (2007)
- The Perfect Dog (2013)
Images for kids
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O'Hurley in a golf tournament in July 2008
See also
In Spanish: John O'Hurley para niños
