Born name

Thomas Bergeron

nickname

Tom

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

Residence

Tom Bergeron lives in a French-style mansion in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles. He also has a home in Greenwich, Connecticut.

nationality

training

Tom Bergeron went to St Joseph’s School in Haverhill. He studied there for 8 years. He was later enrolled at Haverhill High School .

However, after graduating from high school, he decided not to go to college as he had already started in radio.

occupation

TV presenter, comedian, game show host

family

• Vater – Ray Bergeron
• Mutter – Kay Bergeron
• Siblings – Maureen Bergeron (Sister)
• Others – Adrian Joseph Bergeron, Sr. (paternal grandfather), Cecile/Cecilia Rose Gallant (paternal grandmother), Walter F. Costello (maternal grandfather), Mary Elizabeth Hayden (maternal grandmother)

Manager

Tom Bergeron is represented by IMG New York.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

75 kg or 165 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Tom Bergeron has dated

• Lois Bergeron (1982-Present) – Tom reportedly married Lois Bergeron in 1982. She rarely accompanies her husband to public functions and red carpet events. Over the years, Lois has given birth to two daughters – Samantha and Jessica.

race/ethnicity

White

He has French Canadian ancestry on his father’s side, while he is of Irish descent on his mother’s side.

hair colour

salt and pepper

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Calm personality
• Funny behavior

measurements

His body specifications can be –

• Chest – 104 cm or 41 inches
• Arms/biceps – 14 inches or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 86 cm or 34 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

In 2001, he was cast in a TV commercial for Jordan’s Furniture .

He was also hired to host an infomercial for the 21 Day Weight Loss/Exercise System.

Religion

He identifies as an agnostic. He also likes to call himself a follower of peaceful and unclarified Zen.

Known for

• After serving as the host and presenter of the popular comedy TV show, America’s Funniest Home Videos.
• Worked as the host of the dance reality TV series, Dancing with the Stars.
• After serving as the fill-in host for the American game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

first movie

In 1984, he made his big screen debut as a TV news reporter in the fantasy horror film Gremlins . However, his work in the film was not credited.

His first credited film role was in the comedy, Rock Slyde , released in March 2009, where Tom was cast in a supporting role.

First TV show

In 1987, he made his first TV show appearance hosting the talk show, People are Talking .

Personal trainer

Over the years, Tom Bergeron has placed reliance on yoga to keep fit. He has often said that yoga has not only helped him stay slim and fit, but it has also helped him deal with the stress and pressures of professional life.

He has also tried MMA workouts. For his MMA workouts, he heads to Athletic Gaines’ gym in West Hollywood. And his typical MMA workout starts with a rollout, where his muscles open up for the workout. This is followed by lower body work that uses resistance bands. The next part of the training is punching and kicking, accompanied by light sparring.

He also visits the Equinox Gym to take part in light workouts under the presence of personal trainer Catherine Reisen.More training videos can be found here and here.

Tom Bergeron favorite things

• Car – 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
• TV experience – breakfast time
• Game – Angry Birds and Spider Solitaire
• Comics-Marke – Wunder

Tom Bergeron Facts

1. As an adult he was an altar boy. He even managed to learn the Catholic Mass in Latin.
2. He is a big fan of Transcendental Meditation and has been practicing it for more than 3 decades. He even meditates in his dressing room during the live show, between dress rehearsals and before each Dancing With the Stars broadcast.
3. Despite having hosted Dancing With the Stars for more than 12 years, he has only seen a single episode of the show. He’s only watched half a dozen of the Funniest Home Videos episodes in America, despite having hosted them for around 15 years.
4. During his childhood he enjoyed collecting comics. However, when he was 16, he decided to sell his entire collection for $20 to feel more mature.
5. At the beginning of his career he worked as a pantomime.
6. Tom’s public speaking teacher, Ed Johnson, at the school was an influential figure who launched his career. He introduced Tom Ed Cetlin, owner of a 1,000 watt radio station in Haverhill. Cetlin gave him his early breaks.
7. In 2006 he was named National Vice President of the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association. He had also hosted a charity telethon for the foundation.
8. In 2009 he published his autobiographical book, I’m Hosting As Fast As I Can: Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood . In addition to the biographical details of his career, he also gave tips and lessons on Zen life.
9. He received the distinction of having won a Daytime Emmy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
10. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.