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Arsenio Hall

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Arsenio Hall is a famous American comedian, actor, and talk show host.

Arsenio Hall (cropped)
Arsenio Hall (cropped)

He was born on February 12, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Fred Hall, served as a Baptist minister. As a young child, Arsenio enjoyed performing as a magician. He later went to school at Warrensville Heights High School. He also attended Ohio University and Kent State University. These early years helped him prepare for a big career in entertainment.

Arsenio became a household name through his late-night talk show. He hosted The Arsenio Hall Show from 1989 to 1994. He even brought the show back from 2013 to 2014. His show was a huge success with younger viewers. The audience had a very special way to cheer for him. They would pump their fists and bark, "Woof, woof, woof!" This fun bark came from the Cleveland Browns' Dawg Pound. It became so famous that it appeared in movies like Pretty Woman.

Before he had his own show, Arsenio worked many different jobs. In 1984, he was a sidekick on Thicke of the Night. He also appeared on the game show Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour. He even did voice acting for a cartoon series. He was the original voice of Winston Zeddemore in The Real Ghostbusters. In 1988, he starred in the funny movie Coming to America. This film featured the famous comedian Eddie Murphy. He also appeared in movies like Harlem Nights in 1989.

Arsenio has used his fame to stand up for important causes. He supported gay rights long before it was common in mainstream culture. In the early 1990s, he spoke out during a difficult episode of his show. He also helped fight prejudice against HIV/AIDS. He filmed a public service announcement with Magic Johnson to help people. In 2012, he competed on the show The Celebrity Apprentice 5. He won the competition and earned $250,000 for his charity. This money went to the Magic Johnson Foundation.

Many other famous people have been inspired by Arsenio Hall. The comedian George Lopez said Arsenio was his inspiration. Lopez even called him the first "late night party show host." Arsenio has also appeared on many other shows over the years. He was on the MTV Video Music Awards from 1988 to 1991. He also hosted the talent show Star Search in 2003. Even today, people still remember his unique energy and style. He remains a well-known figure in the world of television.

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