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Robin LeachFamous English writer
Date of Birth: 29.08.1941
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Robin Leach
Early Life and CareerBorn on August 29, 1941, in London, England, Robin Leach attended the British boarding school Harrow Country for Boys, located 16 kilometers outside of London. At the age of 14, he became the editor of the school magazine "The Gayton Times." By the age of 15, Leach was the chief news correspondent for the newspaper "Harrow Observer," and at 17, he took charge of a monthly glossy magazine.
Journalism and Television Career
Upon reaching adulthood, Leach joined the "Daily Mail" as a young British reporter, searching for front-page stories. In 1963, he immigrated to America and began writing for various publications such as "Ladies Home Journal," "New York Daily News," and "People." Eventually, he became the editor of "GO Magazine" and "The Star."
Leach's television career included hosting his first show, "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. The series showcased the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities, featuring their luxurious homes, cars, and other signs of wealth. Leach's distinctive voice often became the target of parody by other actors imitating his trademark phrase about "champagne wishes and caviar dreams." He co-hosted the final season of the show with the renowned actress, singer, and writer Shari Belafonte, resulting in a name change to "Lifestyles with Robin Leach and Shari Belafonte."
Leach also worked as a reporter for "People Tonight" on CNN and helped launch the program "Good Morning, Australia" on the Food Network. He made appearances as a guest on WWE's "WrestleMania IV," where he was responsible for explaining the rules of the upcoming tournament. In 1993, Leach took on the project "Madonna Xposed" for Fox, which delved into the truth about Madonna's biography and the facts behind her career and reputation. He claimed to have given the pop diva his phone number in advance, allowing her to call and stop the airing at any moment. Madonna never called, and the documentary project aired without any incidents.
Current Life
Currently, Robin Leach resides in Las Vegas and writes for the daily web newspaper VegasDeluxe.com.
