Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel is a Canadian-American comedian, television host, and actor.
He rose to fame in the 1980s as a stand-up comic and voice of Bobby on the animated series *Bobby's World*.
He is best known as host of *Deal or No Deal* and as a judge on *America's Got Talent*.
His germaphobia and OCD are part of his public persona—he famously avoids handshakes, preferring fist bumps.
Solo comedic performance
- improvUnscripted comedic performance
- humorAmusing quality
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- funnyProvoking laughter or suspicion
laughter · punchline · comedy club · monologue · wit · banter · shtick · heckler
Briefcase-choosing game show
- America's Got TalentUS variety competition series
- judgeOne who decides
- hostOne receiving guests
- briefcasePortable document container
banker · models · contestant · game show · talent show · reality TV · NBC · syndication
Knuckle-to-knuckle greeting
- OCDCompulsive repetition disorder
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
cleanliness · antibacterial · handwashing · mental health · anxiety · compulsive · phobia · public awareness
Having much vigor
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
- zanyAmusingly absurd
- spontaneousArising without external cause
- pranksterSomeone who plays tricks
outgoing · animated · expressive · self-deprecating · candid · quirky · eccentric · lively
1984 horror comedy franchise
- SkeeterInformal given name
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- character voiceUnique speech of fictional persona
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
Without hair on head
- shaved headHairless scalp by choice
- scalpSkin covering skull
- soul patchBeard beneath lower lip
- goateeChin-only beard style
signature look · recognizable · iconic · chrome dome · clean-shaven · gleaming · smooth · distinctive
stand-up
Solo comedic performance
funny · laughter · punchline · comedy club · monologue · wit · banter · shtick · heckler · timing
Deal or No Deal
Briefcase-choosing game show
- America's Got TalentUS variety competition series
- judgeOne who decides
- hostOne receiving guests
briefcase · banker · models · contestant · game show · talent show · reality TV · NBC · syndication · ratings
fist bump
Knuckle-to-knuckle greeting
- OCDCompulsive repetition disorder
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
contamination · cleanliness · antibacterial · handwashing · mental health · anxiety · compulsive · phobia · public awareness · advocacy
energetic
Having much vigor
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
- zanyAmusingly absurd
- spontaneousArising without external cause
prankster · outgoing · animated · expressive · self-deprecating · candid · quirky · eccentric · lively · vivacious
Gremlins
1984 horror comedy franchise
- SkeeterInformal given name
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- character voiceUnique speech of fictional persona
cartoon · Rufus · Kim Possible · impressions · vocal range
bald
Without hair on head
- shaved headHairless scalp by choice
- scalpSkin covering skull
- soul patchBeard beneath lower lip
goatee · signature look · recognizable · iconic · chrome dome · clean-shaven · gleaming · smooth · distinctive
- CanadiansCeline Dion, Justin Bieber, Drake, Ryan Gosling, Jim Carrey
- TV JudgesSimon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, Gordon Ramsay, RuPaul
- TV PersonalitiesJohnny Carson, Oprah Winfrey, Bob Barker, Dick Clark, Steve Harvey
- Prop ComediansGallagher, Harpo Marx
Howie MandelAnthony Bourdain
Bear Grylls · Johnny Knoxville · Steve-O · hugger · Guy Fieri
Howie MandelBill Hicks
George Carlin · deadpan comic · Richard Pryor · Lenny Bruce · Norm Macdonald