Ryan Seacrest

Biography: Although comparing Ryan Seacrest to the iconic Dick Clark might be dubbed blasphemous in some circles, for those who came of age watching American Idol, Seacrest holds a similar pop-culture position as the longtime American Bandstand host. Now considered one of the hardest-working men in show business, the Georgia native began his career at age 16 as an intern at WSTR/Star 94 in Atlanta. A natural on the air, he was soon hosting the nighttime slot. He continued his radio career in Los Angeles and began adding on-camera gigs to his résumé, hosting low-profile shows like Gladiators 2000 and Click before American Idol elevated him from the ranks of unknown peppy personalities. He initially appeared opposite Brian Dunkleman on the wildly popular Fox reality competition, but by Season 2 he was the sole host, bantering back and forth with judge Simon Cowell, offering contestants a friendly shoulder to cry on, and charming viewers with his impossibly white smile and affable attitude.Although comparing Ryan Seacrest to the iconic Dick Clark might be dubbed blasphemous in some circles, for those who came of age watching American Idol, Seacrest holds a similar pop-culture position as the longtime American Bandstand host. Now considered one of the hardest-working men in show business, the Georgia native began his career at age 16 as an intern at WSTR/Star 94 in Atlanta. A natural on the air, he was soon hosting the nighttime slot. He continued his radio career in Los Angeles and began adding on-camera gigs to his résumé, hosting low-profile shows like Gladiators 2000 and Click before American Idol elevated him from the ranks of unknown peppy personalities. He initially appeared opposite Brian Dunkleman on the wildly popular Fox reality competition, but by Season 2 he was the sole host, bantering back and forth with judge Simon Cowell, offering contestants a friendly shoulder to cry on, and charming viewers with his impossibly white smile and affable attitude. In 2005, Seacrest fulfilled a lifelong dream when he hosted Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve alongside the ailing legend. He also became a producer of the show and was named as Clark's eventual successor. In 2006, the multitasking media man signed on to E! Entertainment Television as an anchor, delivering news and interviewing stars on the red carpet. And before long Seacrest became a celebrity in his own right, landing more and more high-profile hosting gigs, including the 59th and 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, and lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Proctor & Gamble and Coca-Cola. Expand

Ryan Seacrest's Scores

Average career score: 51
Highest Metascore: 77 American Idol: Season 10
Lowest Metascore: 19 Momma's Boys: Season 1
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Negative: 3 out of 12
12 tv reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
tbd Paris Hilton's My New BFF: Season 1 Sep 30, 2008 Reality Cast Member tbd
tbd American Idol Rewind: Season 3 Sep 27, 2008 Host tbd
tbd The Primetime Emmy Awards Sep 21, 2008 Himself - Co-Host tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 17 Sep 15, 2008 Guest tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 6 Sep 8, 2008 Himself / Host / Guest 7.8
tbd Denise Richards: It's Complicated: Season 1 May 26, 2008 Creator / Executive Producer tbd
tbd Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 2 Mar 9, 2008 Creator / Executive Producer / Producer 0.8
tbd American Idol: Season 7 Jan 15, 2008 Host / Host 4.7
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 6 Jan 3, 2008 Ryan Seacrest tbd
tbd Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 1 Oct 14, 2007 Executive Producer 2.7
tbd American Idol Rewind: Season 2 Sep 29, 2007 Host tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 16 Sep 17, 2007 Guest tbd
tbd TALKSHOW with Spike Feresten: Season 2 Sep 16, 2007 Guest tbd
tbd The Primetime Emmy Awards Sep 16, 2007 Himself - Host tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 5 Sep 4, 2007 Guest tbd
tbd Dinner: Impossible: Season 1 Jan 24, 2007 Appearing tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 6 Jan 16, 2007 Host / Host 4.5
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 5 Jan 3, 2007 Ryan Seacrest tbd
tbd American Idol Rewind: Season 1 Sep 30, 2006 Host tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 15 Sep 18, 2006 Guest / Guest tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 4 Sep 4, 2006 Guest tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 5 Jan 17, 2006 Host / Host 1.5
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 4 Jan 4, 2006 Ryan Seacrest tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 14 Sep 19, 2005 Guest / Guest tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 3 Sep 5, 2005 Guest tbd
tbd American Idol: Season 4 Jan 18, 2005 Host / Host 1.5
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 3 Jan 1, 2005 Ryan Seacrest tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 13 Sep 20, 2004 Guest / Guest tbd
tbd The View: Season 8 Sep 6, 2004 Ryan Seacrest tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 2 Sep 6, 2004 Guest tbd