Kathie Lee Gifford

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born on December 8, 1957, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
2. She is a television personality, actress, singer, and author.
3. Gifford began her career as a singer, releasing her debut album in 1985.
4. She gained widespread recognition as the co-host of *The Talk* from 2002 to 2021.
5. She starred in numerous films, including *Scent of a Woman*, *Doubt*, and *Lord of the Rings* (as an extra).
6. Gifford is the author of several books, including *My Life With Bill* (a memoir about her marriage to Bill Geist) and *Journeys Home*.
7. She is a devout Christian and frequently speaks about her faith.
8. She has three children: Tatum Christopher Geist, Brett Jordan Gifford, and Cameron Paige Gifford.
9. Gifford married Andy Koivisto in 1986, and they divorced in 1996.
10. She is a passionate advocate for children's literacy.

Career

1. Kathie Lee Gifford began her career as a singer in 1970, releasing her debut album, "Kathie Lee," with Curb Records.
2. She gained national recognition as the co-host of *The Today Show* alongside Bryant Gumbel from 1992 to 2008.
3. Prior to *The Today Show*, she was a correspondent for NBC News, covering various stories and segments.
4. Gifford has authored several books, including "My Life With Bill," a memoir about her marriage to Bill Geist, and "Celebrate," a collection of inspirational stories.
5. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Saints & Sinners," "The Fonz and the Mo Makers," and "Christmas in Tennessee."
6. She has also hosted and produced television specials, such as "Kathie Lee & Kelly's Christmas".
7. Gifford has served as a creative consultant for Hallmark Channel and has developed numerous Hallmark holiday films and specials.

Author

1. Kathie Lee Gifford began her writing career in 1985 with the children's book *Jubal's Tower*.
2. She has written numerous children’s books, including *The Mitten Tree*, *Lambs Leave Lammfell Lane*, and *The Joshua Generation*.
3. Gifford authored the young adult novel *An Angel for Us to See* in 1990.
4. She wrote the inspirational novel *Dayspring* in 1992.
5. Her novel *The Refuge* was published in 2003.
6. In 2007, she released *Little Mercy*
7. She has co-authored several books with her husband, Ryan Frederick Gifford, including *Believe* (2011) and *The Christmas Blessing* (2016).
8. Gifford authored *The Man Who Made It Rain* in 2023.

Singer

1. Kathie Lee Gifford began her career as a singer in 1986 with the release of her debut album, "Wildflowers."
2. She has released numerous follow-up albums throughout her career, including "Kathie Lee Gifford" (1987), "Little Sparrow" (1989), and "Time to Turn Around" (1997).
3. Her music often incorporates themes of faith, family, and nature.
4. She has performed at numerous events and venues, including television specials and concerts.
5. Gifford’s early recordings were primarily country gospel music.

Talk Show Host

1. Kathie Lee Gifford began her television career as a local reporter in Binghamton, New York.
2. She served as the co-host of *The Kathie Lee & Dale Show* on Hallmark Channel from 1992 to 1998.
3. In 1998, Gifford joined *The Today Show* as a contributor and main co-host alongside Bryant Gumbel.
4. She co-hosted *The Today Show* with Bryant Gumbel for 15 years, from 1997 to 2012.
5. Gifford was known for her faith-based segments and musical performances on *The Today Show*.
6. She has appeared in numerous television specials and films, further expanding her media presence.

Television Host

1. Kathie Lee Gifford began her television career as a broadcast news anchor for WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas.
2. She co-hosted the nationally syndicated talk show "The Kathie Lee & Kelly Show" on Hallmark Channel from 1994 to 2009.
3. Prior to "The Kelly & Kathie Lee Show," she hosted "Empty Nest" on Hallmark Channel.
4. She spent time as a co-host on "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" from 1998 to 2009.
5. Her television work includes appearances on shows like "Touched by an Angel" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

Personal Life

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born on December 8, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida.
2. Her birth name is Kathleen Elizabeth Gifford.
3. She was raised by her grandparents, Charles and Clara Gifford, after her parents divorced.
4. She is a devout Christian, having been raised in a Christian home.
5. She married Martin Cuomo on March 21, 1986.
6. She has five children: Louis, Charlotte, Cassidy, Luke, and Natalie.
7. Her children have varying careers, including acting, music, and business.
8. She and Martin Cuomo reside in upstate New York near Lake Saranac.
9. She has spoken openly about her faith and its influence on her life and career.

Family

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born on November 6, 1957, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
2. She is the daughter of Dr. John Gifford and Kathie Gifford.
3. Her father was a Presbyterian minister.
4. She has three older brothers: John, Jr., and twins Jeffrey and Joel.
5. She has seven grandchildren.
6. She is married to Rick Dees, a former radio personality.
7. They married in 1986.
8. They have one child together, Tatum Christopher Dees, born in 1989.
9. Kathie Lee Gifford has two children from previous relationships: Daryl Hall (born 1983) and Jordan Gifford (born 1988), from her marriage to Marshall Laffoon.

Father: Flip Gifford

1. Flip Gifford was born on August 27, 1924, in Bay City, Texas.
2. He was a United States Navy veteran, serving in World War II.
3. Flip Gifford was a Presbyterian minister.
4. He married Kathie Lee Gifford in 1952.
5. Flip Gifford had seven children.

Mother: Flip Gifford

1. Kathie Lee Gifford's mother is named Flip Gifford.
2. Flip Gifford was a singer and performer.
3. Flip Gifford was a member of the singing group, The Sisters.
4. Flip Gifford was a talented pianist.
5. Kathie Lee Gifford has spoken fondly of her relationship with her mother.

Relationships

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born Kathie Lee Rabin on July 17, 1957, in Rutherford, New Jersey.
2. Her parents are Arthur Rabin and Mary Anne Rabin.
3. She has two older brothers: Michael Rabin and Christopher Rabin.
4. She was married to Martin Kline from 1984 to 1997. They have one son, Caleb Kline.
5. She married Mario Cuomo, former Governor of New York and former U.S. Representative, in 1997.
6. She has five grandchildren.
7. Her children are Carrie Rabin Gifford and Alexander Kline.
8. She has a close relationship with her son, Nathan Gifford, who she adopted after his biological father, Mark Gifford, passed away in 2004.
9. She has a great-nephew, Nicholas Rabin.

Siblings

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born on November 6, 1957, in Sacramento, California.
2. She has two older sisters: Kiki Gifford and Carrie Gifford.
3. Her father, Vance Gifford, was a former professional baseball player.
4. Her mother, Kathryn Gifford, was a music teacher.
5. Kathie Lee attended Sacramento State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communications.
6. She has been married to Terry Allen since 1986.
7. They have four children: Nathan, Tatum, Brett, and Cameron.

Tana Gifford

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born on December 8, 1957, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
2. Her father is Russell Gifford, a former U.S. Army officer.
3. Her mother is Karen Gifford.
4. She has two older sisters: Tana Gifford and Jennie Gifford.
5. Tana Gifford is a singer and songwriter.
6. Jennie Gifford is a singer.
7. Kathie Lee Gifford has five children: Tara, Tatum, Wyatt, Zion, and Stella.

Life Events

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born Kathleen Elizabeth Gifford on December 8, 1957, in Rutherford, New Jersey.
2. She is the daughter of William Gifford, a former *New York Times* columnist, and Kathleen Gifford.
3. Kathie Lee Gifford studied at Vassar College, where she majored in Theater.
4. She married Martin Kline in 1983. They have four children: Louis, Caleb, Cassidy, and Barnaby.
5. The marriage to Martin Kline ended in divorce in 1997.
6. In 1997, she married Narramore "Narram" Wynn.
7. Wynn passed away in 2015.
8. Gifford has 12 grandchildren.
9. She has spoken openly about her Christian faith and her involvement in various charitable organizations.
10. She has been a singer, actress, and television personality for several decades.

Date of Birth: 1957-06-23

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born on June 23, 1957.
2. Her birth name is Kathleen Elizabeth Gifford.
3. She was born in Repose, New York.
4. She was raised by her grandparents due to her parents' divorce.
5. She attended Hollins College.
6. She graduated from the University of Virginia.
7. She married Earl R. Kirschner in 1981.
8. The marriage ended in divorce in 1986.
9. She married Andy Coffin in 1996.
10. She has five children: Tatum, Monaco, Zion, Jet, and Wren.

Place of Birth: Tennessee

1. Kathie Lee Gifford was born in Tennessee.