Kathryn Lee Gifford is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Live!.
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10 Quick Facts About Kathryn Lee Gifford
- Full Name: Kathryn Lee Gifford
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee
- Date of Birth: August 16, 1953
- Age: 73 years old
- Place of Birth: Paris
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Frank Gifford
- Popular As: Kathie Lee Epstein
Kathryn Lee Gifford Age
Kathryn Lee Gifford is about 73 years old as of 2026. Kathryn Lee Gifford was born in 1953.
Kathryn Lee Gifford Height
Kathryn Lee Gifford stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.
Education
She attended Oral Roberts University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Drama and Music.
- Oral Roberts University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Drama and Music
- Period: 1971–1975
Career & Work
Kathryn Lee Gifford's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with NBC and WABC-TV, a television station.
Rise to Fame
Kathryn Lee Gifford gained public attention through Singer on Name That Tune.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee and Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda.
- TV Show: Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee (Host, 1988-2000) — National syndicated talk show
- TV Show: Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda (Host, 2008-2019) — Morning news and lifestyle program
Awards & Achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
Kathryn Lee Gifford Net Worth
Kathryn Lee Gifford's net worth is estimated to be between $60,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
Kathryn Lee Gifford Family & Relationships
Kathryn Lee Gifford is widowed. She has 2 children, Cody Gifford and Cassidy Gifford.
- Father: Aaron Epstein
- Mother: Joan Epstein
- Children:
- Cody Gifford (1990)
- Cassidy Gifford (1993)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kathryn Lee Gifford
- Popular As: Kathie Lee Epstein
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 16, 1953
- Age: 73
- Birthday: August 16
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Paris
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 5 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Aaron Epstein
- Mother: Joan Epstein
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Frank Gifford
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $60,000,000
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Regis Philbin (Colleague • Co-host of Live! (1985–2000))
- Hoda Kotb(Colleague • Co-host of Today's fourth hour (2008–2019))
