An entertainer through and through, Howie Mandel has been one of the more familiar faces in television for over three decades. A constant presence in American comedy, some of his most well-known work includes the Emmy®-Award winning "St. Elsewhere" and the Emmy® nominated "Bobby's World" cartoon.

Mandel's career started unexpectedly in L.A.'s famous Comedy Store. He climbed onstage during an amateur night, wowed a producer in the crowd, and was immediately tapped to host the game show "Make Me Laugh."

In addition to "Deal or No Deal," Mandel hosts "Howie Do It" and frequently appears on "The Tonight Show" and "Live with Regis and Kelly." Living in L.A. with his wife, Terry, and their three children, Mandel still finds time to hit the road and perform almost 200 shows a year.