Roy Ward Dickinson

TV Show Host

Birthday August 18, 1910

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Sep 16, 1978 (68)

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About

A Canadian writer and television host who is known as the King of Quiz, as a producer he is known for inventing the game show.

Before Fame

He started his career in newspapers, working for The Toronto Star and the Vancouver Sun.

Trivia

He hosted the game shows What d'ya Know and Claim To Fame.

Family Life

He had two children with his first wife Helen, and had three more with his second wife.

Associated With

He and movie actor Tom Hardy were both born in London, England.