Born and raised in Atlanta, Seacrest has been the heart and soul of television and in radio for many years, beginning as the host of such kids shows as, Gladiators 2000, Fox Family Channel's, Wild Animal Games, and _"Click, The" (1997/I)_ , which ultimately led him to his afternoon gig at Los Angeles's Radio Station, 98.7 FM, on which he hosts and produces the #1 daily afternoon talk show, "Ryan Seacrest for The Ride Home". In the Summer of 2002, he began to find fame as the host of American Idol, a Star Search clone, in which contestants try their best at auditioning each song before going on stage and to find out, who's really, the American Idol. He hosted the first 2 seasons of the show and after finishing the popular series, Ryan serves in the same capacity for American Juniors, like Idol, he will interact with the talent and judges, in order to keep track of viewers through the weekly show that will make it a successful hit.


Resides in Los Angeles One of 2003's 50 Most Beautiful People in People Magazine. Hosted the one-hour weekly radio program Live From The Lounge (2001- 2002). In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $14 million. Co-owns a Los Angeles sushi bar called Katana. He received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California - dedicated April 13, 2005.