Alan Hamel

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Alan Hamel Wiki Biography

Alan Hamel was born on 30 June 1936, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, of Jewish descent, and is a television host, producer, and entertainer, best known for co-hosting numerous television shows, including “Razzle Dazzle” and “Anniversary Game”. He’s also done commercial pitches and advertisements for various companies. All of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Alan Hamel? As of early-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $100 million, mostly earned through a successful career in production, hosting, and business. He’s occasionally performed as an actor though mostly does production work. He’s also created several businesses, and all of these activities have ensured the position of his wealth.

Hamel attended Ryerson Institute of Technology in 1954 under the television arts program. He majored in Radio and Television Arts, however, he did not complete his studies and would later find work as a weekend announcer with CKVR-TV and CKBB Radio. He subsequently came to prominence co-hosting the children’s television series entitled “Razzle Dazzle”, and his net worth started to increase from here.

Alan would later transition to syndicated game shows, which included “Wedding Party” and “The Anniversary Game” which aired in 1969. He would spend a lot of time in between CTV and CBC, and also made many guest appearances in variety shows. Some of his projects during this period included “She’s the Sheriff”, “The Last Hurrah”, and “Lou Grant”. In the late 1970s, he was considered as “Canada’s leading TV talk show host” and his popularity helped boost his net worth significantly. He hosted “The Alan Hamel Show” which was aired on CTV and found a lot of popularity; the show lasted for four years from 1976 to 1980. Other shows that Alan was a part of include “Mantrap”, “Alan Hamel’s Comedy Bag”, and “Tattletales” which aired on CBS during 1977.

Around this time, he started becoming a commercial pitchman for the supermarket chain American Stores. He also did advertising for Alpha Beta Stores and Acme Markets, all of which were located in various parts of the United States. Eventually, he forayed into production work, and sometimes performed as an actor as well. Some of the projects he’s produced include “Comedy Gold”, and “TVography: Suzanne Somers – Mastering Success”.

He has also delved into business, selling the Thighmaster which is considered one of the highest selling fitness products in history. He also founded SCL Industries and is the CEO of the manufacturing company which markets to countries all over the world. His net worth continued to increase as the years passed.

For his personal life, it is known that Alan’s first marriage was to Marilyn Hanek and they had two children; however the marriage ended in 1977. He married actress Suzanne Somers – who is 10 years younger than him – in 1977; Suzanne was previously a prize model in “The Anniversary Game”. They lived together for 10 years before marrying, and Hamel inherited a stepson from Suzanne’s previous marriage during her teens. The couple has been known for dancing since their youth, and Suzanne also became a contestant in “Dancing with the Stars”.

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Alan Hamel Quick Info

Full Name Alan Hamel
Net Worth $100 Million
Date Of Birth June 30, 1936
Place Of Birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Profession Entertainer
Education Ryerson University
Nationality Canadian
Spouse Suzanne Somers (m. 1977), Marilyn Hamel (m. ?–1977)
Children Stephen Hamel, Leslie Hamel, Leslie Hammel
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0357519/
TV Shows Razzle Dazzle, Anniversary Game, Nightcap

Alan Hamel Important Facts

  • Stepfather-in-law of Caroline Somers.
  • Brother-in-law of Daniel Mahoney and Maureen Gilmartin.
  • Stepfather of Bruce Somers.
  • Son-in-law of Marion Mahoney.
  • Ryerson University (Toronto), Radio and Television Arts, 1954
  • Children from 1st marriage to Marilyn Hamel: Stephen Hamel and Leslie Hamel.

Alan Hamel Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
She’s the Sheriff 1988 TV Series Horton Actor
All in the Family 1978 TV Series Ricky Buffano Actor
The Last Hurrah 1977 TV Movie George Sherrard Actor
Lou Grant 1977 TV Series Councilman Garbers Actor
Comedy Bag 1972 TV Series Actor
Nightcap 1963 TV Series Actor
A Summer Night 1962 TV Series Host Actor
Razzle Dazzle 1961 TV Series Host (1961-1964) Actor
Midnight Zone 1960 TV Series Actor
The Suzanne Show 2012 TV Series executive producer Producer
Somersize Part 1, Suzanne Somers: Eat Great, Lose Weight 1996 Video executive producer Producer
Somersize Part 2, Suzanne Somers: Think Great, Look Great 1996 Video executive producer Producer
The Suzanne Somers Show 1994 TV Series executive producer Producer
Exclusive 1992 TV Movie co-executive producer Producer
Suzanne Somers… And 10,000 G.I.’s 1983 TV Movie executive producer Producer
The Suzanne Somers Special 1982 TV Special producer Producer
Nothing Personal 1980 executive producer Producer
Somersize Part 1, Suzanne Somers: Eat Great, Lose Weight 1996 Video Writer
Somersize Part 2, Suzanne Somers: Think Great, Look Great 1996 Video Writer
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List 2009 TV Series special thanks – 1 episode Thanks
The Making of ‘American Graffiti’ 1998 TV Movie documentary special thanks Thanks
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Comedy Gold 2005 TV Short documentary Himself Self
TVography: Suzanne Somers – Mastering Success 2002 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
E! True Hollywood Story 1998-2002 TV Series documentary Himself (New and Archive from 1998) / Himself Self
The 1994 Ambbassador of Hope Awards 1994 TV Special Himself Self
Intimate Portrait 1993 TV Series documentary Himself – Interviewee Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1980 TV Series Himself Self
The 37th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1980 TV Special Himself – Audience Member Self
Look Magazine Gala Party 1979 TV Movie Himself Self
The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards 1979 TV Special Himself – Audience Member Self
The 4th Annual People’s Choice Awards 1978 TV Special Himself Self
The Alan Hamel Show 1976 TV Series Host Self
Dinah! 1974 TV Series Himself Self
Mantrap 1971-1972 TV Series Himself – Host Self
Anniversary Game 1969 TV Series Host Self
Vacation Time 1962 TV Series Co-host (1965) Self
Razzle Dazzle 1962 TV Series Himself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2016 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
The Insider 2016 TV Series Himself Archive Footage