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Chris Harrison is the host of ABC's "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette."

Chris Harrison began his television career by covering local sports in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Dallas, Texas native went to Oklahoma City University on a soccer scholarship and then made the natural transition to sportscasting with a local station.

During his six years there, Chris Harrison worked his way up the ranks from part-time sportscaster to weekend sportscaster. Chris Harrison also had the opportunity to cover hard news stories, including the 1995 tragedy at the Federal Building, an event which profoundly affected his perspective on life and career.

A visit to L.A. in 1999 for an audition for a horseracing network led to a permanent move. Later that year, Chris Harrison landed the job as host of HGTV's "Designer's Challenge." Now in its sixth year, it has consistently been one of the network's highest rated shows. In 2001 Chris Harrison became host of ABC's hit romance/reality series, "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette."

Chris Harrison continues to advance in the entertainment industry through a variety of professional endeavors. Chris Harrison hosted the 2004 Miss America Pageant for ABC, and this year co-hosted E! Entertainment network's red carpet coverage of both the Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars. Chris Harrison has also done his fair share of acting, having garnered roles in the popular television series "Alias," "The Practice," "Six Feet Under" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." Chris Harrison 's feature film appearances include "Bounce," "Showtime" and, most recently, portraying himself in the comedy "Date Movie."

In his spare time, Chris Harrison still plays soccer and has become addicted to golf. Chris Harrison has developed a great appreciation for the weather and lifestyle of Southern California, and spends as much time as possible outdoors with his college sweetheart and wife of more than 13 years, Gwen, five-year-old son Joshua and three-year-old daughter Taylor.






CHRIS HARRISON: FACTS

How old is Chris Harrison? Where was Chris Harrison born? Find out here.

Age: 38 years old
Birthday: July 26, 1971
Birthplace: Dallas, TX
Wife: Gwen Harrison




CHRIS HARRISON: NEWS


Chris Harrison on "The Bachelor"Meet the Suitors for 'The Bachelorette 5'30 bachelors try to capture the heart of Jillian Harris when season 5 premieres on Monday, May 18. Read more...
TV Guide Network Signs Chris Harrison as Host of the New, One-hour Daily Entertainment News Magazine Show, Hollywood 411Harrison will join host Madison Michele to cover the hottest and most talked about entertainment stories of the day. Read more...

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"Dancing with the Stars"'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9 Cast to Be Revealed on 'The Bachelor' FinaleABC will announce the new cast of the spring 2010 edition of the ballroom competition series in interstitials airing throughout the popular romance reality series on Monday, March 1. Read more...
Jason Mesnick on "The Bachelor"'The Bachelor: Jason and Molly's Wedding': Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney Tie the KnotPremiering on Monday, March 8, the spectacular event will feature past "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" couples, stars and participants who will be on the guest list to help the couple celebrate. Read more...
"The Bachelor" 2010 cast'The Bachelor 14': Meet the ContestantsThe 25 bachelorettes with their sights set on bachelor Jake Pavelka for the new season premiering on Monday, January 4, include an NBA dancer, a corporate flight attendant, a mortgage loan officer and a captain in the Air National Guard. Read more...
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CHRIS HARRISON: TWEETS

Maureen replied to SereneLdy's discussion 'Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed - Harrison's Persp... www.TVFanSpace.com
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Maureen replied to SereneLdy's discussion 'Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed - Harrison's Persp... www.TVFanSpace.com
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Maureen replied to SereneLdy's discussion 'Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed - Harrison's Persp... www.TVFanSpace.com
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We're so packed, we have to bump Regis Philbin until tomorrow! Chris Harrison gives us the lowdown on new "Bachelor" drama after 8:30!
5 hours ago
@andybaldwin -each season it gets a lil more fake, a lil more dramatic....poor chris harrison. He looks like he wants 2 laugh lol.
6 hours ago
@charlottedelish yessss how am I going to survive a whole week! #bachelor! Go read Chris Harrison's blog, I love him!
6 hours ago
@JenKirkman 10 glory holes?! That truly would be the most shocking rose ceremony yet, & you know Chris Harrison would be behind at least 3
11 hours ago
SereneLdy added 2 discussions to the group The Bachelor Forum Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed... www.TVFanSpace.com
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SereneLdy added 2 discussions to the group The Bachelor Forum Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed... www.TVFanSpace.com
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SereneLdy added 2 discussions to the group The Bachelor Forum Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed... www.TVFanSpace.com
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Melissa Kaye Ortiz replied to SereneLdy's discussion 'Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed - Harri... www.TVFanSpace.com
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Melissa Kaye Ortiz replied to SereneLdy's discussion 'Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed - Harri... www.TVFanSpace.com
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Melissa Kaye Ortiz replied to SereneLdy's discussion 'Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': Ali Pulls an Ed - Harri... www.TVFanSpace.com
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Is Chris Harrison nude hot or what?
13 hours ago
Chris Harrison, finally this really is the most dramatic season ever of #TheBachelor.
14 hours ago
Big time filter on the shot of Chris Harrison at the rose ceremony. And a nice little fake tan, too.
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