Derek Mooney

Game Show Host

Birthday March 4, 1967

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Ireland

Age 57 years old

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About

Irish television and radio presenter known for presenting game shows Echo Island, Gridlock, and Winning Streak.

Before Fame

Mooney's first job was as a runner at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where he proved himself by working tirelessly all night long.

Trivia

He presented the quiz show Who Knows Ireland Best? and the show was very well received.

Family Life

He lived in Kilmacud, a south Dublin suburb and is bisexual, with no intention of having children.

Associated With

Mooney helped to search for the star of the Irish version of Annie. The film version starred Carol Burnett.