Known for his work as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live,' Fallon also acted in movies before becoming the host of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'
Having been on TV for seven decades, William Shatner is best known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the 'Star Trek' franchise. From 2008 to 2011, he hosted an interview show called 'Shatner's Raw Nerve.' Perhaps more famously, he also hosted 'Weird or What?'
Known for his roles in films like 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006) and 'The Hunger Games' franchise, the actor is also the host of the travel and food program 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.'
Dennis Miller rose to fame thanks to his rants behind the Weekend Update desk on 'Saturday Night Live' in the late '80s. Since leaving 'SNL,' Miller has hosted numerous talk shows, including 'Dennis Miller Live.'
Already a pro with live studio audience performances thanks to 'SNL,' Alec Baldwin hosted the 'Match Game' reboot from 2016 to 2021.
Drew Carey gained stardom with his own sitcom, 'The Drew Carey Show.' He then hosted the improv comedy show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?,' and has since 2007 hosted 'The Price Is Right.'
The Scottish-American comedian and actor is best known for hosting the late-night talk show 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' from 2005 to 2014.
From acting to podcasting and directing, Dax Shepard has done it all by now, including becoming a game show host on 'Spin the Wheel.'
Since 2019, Rob Lowe hosts and produces the game show 'Mental Samurai.' The game essentially tests contestants on knowledge, puzzles, and memory. It rewards the most agile-minded contestant.
'The Titan Games' is an American sports competition reality series hosted and created by The Rock himself. The show features people competing in endurance-based mental and physical challenges.
From 2013 to 2020, the fierce 'Glee' star hosted the game show 'Hollywood Game Night.' Lynch did a great job on it, and even won Emmys for her hosting gig.
Musician and actress Queen Latifah hosted the talk show 'The Queen Latifah Show' from 1999 to 2001. It returned in a 2013 reboot that ended in 2015.
Starring in films like 'A League of Their Own' (1992) and 'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993), Rosie O'Donnell has also had a long career in television. She hosted 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show,' and endured a controversial run as the moderator on the daytime talk show 'The View.'
'Don't' was a Ryan Reynolds-produced family game show hosted by actor Adam Scott. The show was canceled in 2021 after only one season.
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Since 2017, the Oscar winner has served as the host and executive producer of the game show 'Beat Shazam.' His daughter Corinne Foxx is the in-house DJ.
The comedian and actor is best known for hosting the satirical program 'The Colbert Report' from 2005 to 2014. He has since 2015 hosted 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'
The actress and filmmaker isn't only involved in some of the most promising Hollywood projects. As of 2019, she hosts a revival of the 1980s game show 'Press Your Luck.'
Known for his portrayal of A.C. Slater on 'Saved by the Bell,' Mario Lopez has hosted a number of programs, including 'The X Factor' and 'Access Hollywood.'
Ellen DeGeneres has come a long away since her sitcom 'Ellen,' which aired from 1994 to 1998. The successful talk show presenter hosted 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' from 2003 to 2022.
First starring on the soap opera 'All My Children,' the actress achieved true stardom when she began hosting 'Live! With Regis and Kelly' in 2001. She now co-hosts the show with Ryan Seacrest.
Tony Danza attempted a career as a talk show host with 'The Tony Danza Show.' Debuting in 2004, the show got canceled after two seasons.
The British actor and stand-up comedian first started his career in the UK. He became known to the wider world for his work on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' from 2006 to 2013. He's now the host of 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.'
'Community' star Joel McHale hosted a reboot of 'Card Sharks' from 2019 to 2021. Previously, he hosted 'The Soup.'
Known for her roles in 'The Color Purple' (1985) and in 'Sister Act' (1992), the successful actress has co-hosted and moderated the daytime talk show 'The View' since 2007.
The actor and comedian has hosted several game shows, and even had his own variety show, 'The Wayne Brady Show.'
Actor and comedian Bill Maher is mainly known for his political satire and commentary, thanks to his shows 'Politically Incorrect' and 'Real Time with Bill Maher.'
Known for a string of successful films, including 'Charlie's Angels' (2000) and '50 First Dates' (2004), the actress now hosts her own talk show, 'The Drew Barrymore Show.'
Jon Stewart is mainly known for hosting the satirical news program 'The Daily Show,' from 1999 to 2015. Previously he had also worked as an actor, such as in 'Big Daddy' (1999) alongside Adam Sandler.
In 2009, George Lopez became the first Hispanic-American late night talk show host with 'Lopez Tonight.' The show was canceled in 2011.
Gone are the days when TV shows used to be the last resort for washed-up actors. Nowadays, TV is an A-lister-approved gig, with more and more actors opting for hosting. Many hosts are former or still-working actors who are skilled at engaging an audience, giving them a chance to better connect with their fans. And, of course, the paycheck doesn't hurt either!
Check out this gallery to discover actors who forged second careers as TV hosts.
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Gone are the days when TV shows used to be the last resort for washed-up actors. Nowadays, TV is an A-lister-approved gig, with more and more actors opting for hosting. Many hosts are former or still-working actors who are skilled at engaging an audience, giving them a chance to better connect with their fans. And, of course, the paycheck doesn't hurt either!
Check out this gallery to discover actors who forged second careers as TV hosts.