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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = David Ruprecht
| name = David Ruprecht
| image =
| image =
| caption =
| caption = Ruprecht on the set of ''[[Supermarket Sweep]]'' at NBC Studios
| birthname = David Martin Ruprecht
| birthname = David Martin Ruprecht
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1948|10|14}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1948|10|14}}
| birth_place = [[St. Louis, Missouri]]
| birth_place = [[St. Louis|St. Louis, Missouri]], U.S.
| years_active = 1977–present
| years_active = 1977–present
| spouse = Patti Colombo (m. 1988)<br />Ann Wilkinson (m. 1983; div. 1987)
| spouse ={{ubl|Patti Colombo (m. 1988 or 1990)|Ann Wilkinson (m. 1983; div. 1987)}}
| occupation = Television actor and game show host
| occupation = Television actor and game show host
}}
}}


'''David Martin Ruprecht''' (born October 14, 1948) was an American television actor and game show host who hung himself in a Walmart stock room, primarily known for his work as host of the [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]]/[[Ion Television|PAX]] game show ''[[Supermarket Sweep]]''.
'''David Martin Ruprecht''' (born October 14, 1948) is an American television and stage actor and game show host, primarily known for his work as host of the [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]]/[[Ion Television|PAX]] game show ''[[Supermarket Sweep]]''.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Ruprecht has hosted the [[The Price Is Right Live!|live stage show]] version of ''[[The Price Is Right (U.S. game show)|The Price Is Right]]'' at casinos in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Atlantic City]], [[Mississippi]] and [[Connecticut]]. He has also hosted ''Family Feud Live''. He currently is one of the hosts of ''The Price Is Right Live'' Stage Show at [[Bally's Las Vegas]].
Ruprecht has hosted the [[The Price Is Right Live!|live stage show]] version of ''[[The Price Is Right (U.S. game show)|The Price Is Right]]'' at casinos in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Atlantic City]], [[Mississippi]] and [[Connecticut]]. He has also hosted ''Family Feud Live''.


Ruprecht guest-starred on more than 50 television shows, like ''[[Three's Company]]'', on which his character married [[Joyce DeWitt]] in the series finale, HBO's ''[[True Blood]]'', and the 1981 TV-movie ''[[The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island]]'' as Thurston Howell IV, the son of [[Thurston Howell III]]. From 1990 to 1992, he played Dan Ryan on the [[NBC]] soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''. He co-starred in the Broadway and [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] productions of ''[[Perfectly Frank (musical)|Perfectly Frank]]'' and did voice-over work for the 1985 animated series ''[[Yogi's Treasure Hunt]]''.<ref>{{IMDb name|id=0750521}}</ref>
Ruprecht began acting in television commercials in the late 1970s. He guest-starred on more than 50 television shows, like ''[[Three's Company]]'', on which his character married Janet Wood ([[Joyce DeWitt]]) in the series finale, HBO's ''[[True Blood]]'', and the 1981 TV-movie ''[[The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island]]'' as Thurston Howell IV, the son of [[Thurston Howell III]]. From 1990 to 1992, he played Dan Ryan on the [[NBC]] soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''. He co-starred in the Broadway and [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] productions of ''[[Perfectly Frank (musical)|Perfectly Frank]]'' and did voice-over work for the 1985 animated series ''[[Yogi's Treasure Hunt]]''.

In 1990, Ruprecht began hosting ''[[Supermarket Sweep]]'' and held the job until the show's cancellation in 2003. He auditioned as announcer for the 2020 [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] revival with host [[Leslie Jones (comedian)|Leslie Jones]].


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Ruprecht was born in [[St. Louis, Missouri]], to a [[Lutheran]] minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/74/David-Ruprecht.html|title=David Ruprecht biography |website=filmreference.com|access-date=May 10, 2017}}</ref> Ruprecht currently serves on the board of directors for the [[Downsize DC Foundation]]. He is a former Executive Director of the [[Libertarian Party of California]] and a long-time member of [[Rotary International]].
Ruprecht was born in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], to a [[Lutheran]] minister. He grew up in Florida, and graduated from Northeast High School in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]], in 1966. Ruprecht previously served on the board of directors for the [[Downsize DC Foundation]]. He is a former Executive Director of the [[Libertarian Party of California]] and a long-time member of [[Rotary International]].{{Citation needed |date=March 2022}}


He has been married twice. His first marriage to actress Ann Wilkinson ended in divorce. He married choreographer Patti Colombo in November 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/649743407/reliving-my-youth-david|title=Reliving My Youth – David Ruprecht, host of Supermarket Sweep|via=soundcloud.com}}</ref>
He has been married twice. His first marriage to actress Ann Wilkinson ended in divorce. He married choreographer Patti Colombo in November 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/649743407/reliving-my-youth-david|title=Reliving My Youth – David Ruprecht, host of Supermarket Sweep|via=soundcloud.com}}</ref>


He is a practicing member of the [[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/maine/article/BWW-Interviews-The-Preachers-Son-Plays-Reverend-Shaw-Moore-David-Ruprecht-20140805|title=BWW Interviews: The Preacher's Son Plays Reverend Shaw Moore – David Ruprecht|first=Carla Maria|last=Verdino-Süllwold|website =broadwayworld.com|year=2014|accessdate=March 22, 2018}}</ref>
He is a practicing member of the [[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/maine/article/BWW-Interviews-The-Preachers-Son-Plays-Reverend-Shaw-Moore-David-Ruprecht-20140805|title=BWW Interviews: The Preacher's Son Plays Reverend Shaw Moore – David Ruprecht|first=Carla Maria|last=Verdino-Süllwold|website =broadwayworld.com|year=2014|accessdate=March 22, 2018}}</ref>

He currently resides in Northern California with his wife. He has no children.


== Select filmography ==
== Select filmography ==
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| 1982 || ''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'' || Dr. Wilkens || 1 episode: "The Flight of the Nightingale"
| 1982 || ''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'' || Dr. Wilkens || 1 episode: "The Flight of the Nightingale"
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| 1982 || ''[[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan]]'' || Radio Voice (voice) ||
| 1982 || ''[[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan]]'' || ''Kobayashi Maru'' Captain || Voice
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| 1982 || ''[[Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again]]'' || Brigham ||
| 1982 || ''[[Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again]]'' || Brigham ||
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| 1983 || ''[[A Minor Miracle]]'' || Dickens || Alternate title: ''Young Giants''
| 1983 || ''[[A Minor Miracle]]'' || Dickens || Alternate title: ''Young Giants''
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| 1983–84 || ''[[Real People]]'' || Himself (co-host) ||
| 1983–84 || ''[[Real People (TV program)|Real People]]'' || Himself (co-host) ||
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| 1984 || ''[[Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour]]'' || Himself || 5 episodes (January 2–6)
| 1984 || ''[[Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour]]'' || Himself || 5 episodes (January 2–6)
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| 1988 || ''[[Punky Brewster]]'' || Minister || 1 episode: "Wedding Bells for Brandon"
| 1988 || ''[[Punky Brewster]]'' || Minister || 1 episode: "Wedding Bells for Brandon"
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| 1988 || ''[[Matlock (TV series)|Matlock]]'' || Salesman || 1 episode: "The Mistress"
| 1988 || ''[[Matlock (1986 TV series)|Matlock]]'' || Salesman || 1 episode: "The Mistress"
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| 1989 || ''[[She's the Sheriff]]'' || Psychiatrist || 1 episode: "I'm Okay, You're All Crazy"
| 1989 || ''[[She's the Sheriff]]'' || Psychiatrist || 1 episode: "I'm Okay, You're All Crazy"
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| 1996 || ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]'' || Lawyer || 1 episode: "The Things We Do for Love"
| 1996 || ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]'' || Lawyer || 1 episode: "The Things We Do for Love"
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| 1997 || ''[[Family Matters]]'' || Lee || 1 episode: "What Do You Know?"
| 1997 || ''[[Family Matters]]'' || Lee Macnamara<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/what-do-you-know/umc.cmc.25vx2tss2cv8qo9gy0oztrop1?showId=umc.cmc.2ez1jykp6r00333qqxns7jdfq|title=What do You Know? – Family Matters &#124; Apple TV|date=February 28, 1997 }}</ref> || 1 episode: "What Do You Know?"
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| 1998 || ''[[Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction]]'' || Dr. Anderson || 1 episode: "The Pass"
| 1998 || ''[[Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction]]'' || Dr. Anderson || 1 episode: "The Pass"
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| 2000–03 || ''[[Supermarket Sweep]]'' || Himself (host) ||
| 2000–03 || ''[[Supermarket Sweep]]'' || Himself (host) ||
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| 2000 || ''[[Family Law (TV series)|Family Law]]'' || Foster Dad || 1 episode: "Metamorphosis"
| 2000 || ''[[Family Law (American TV series)|Family Law]]'' || Foster Dad || 1 episode: "Metamorphosis"
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| 2000 || ''[[The '70s (film)|The '70s]]'' || Middle Aged Man || TV miniseries
| 2000 || ''[[The '70s (film)|The '70s]]'' || Middle Aged Man || TV miniseries
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| 2001 || ''[[The Drew Carey Show]]'' || Inmate || 1 episode: "Bananas: Part 2"
| 2001 || ''[[The Drew Carey Show]]'' || Inmate/Larry King || 1 episode: "Bananas: Part 2"
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| 2003 || ''[[Finding Home]]'' || Pastor ||
| 2003 || ''[[Finding Home]]'' || Pastor ||
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| 2017 || ''[[Mercy Christmas]]'' || Abe Robillard || VOD release
| 2017 || ''[[Mercy Christmas]]'' || Abe Robillard || VOD release
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| 2022 || ''[[Star Trek: Prodigy]]'' || ''Kobayashi Maru'' Captain || Archive audio<br>Episode: "Kobayashi"
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=750521}}
* [http://www.davidruprecht.com/ David Ruprecht's Official Website]
*[http://www.davidruprecht.com/ David Ruprecht's Official Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000520025802/http://www.ca.lp.org/ Libertarian Party of California, 2000]

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David Ruprecht
Born
David Martin Ruprecht

(1948-10-14) October 14, 1948 (age 76)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation(s)Television actor and game show host
Years active1977–present
Spouses
  • Patti Colombo (m. 1988 or 1990)
  • Ann Wilkinson (m. 1983; div. 1987)

David Martin Ruprecht (born October 14, 1948) is an American television and stage actor and game show host, primarily known for his work as host of the Lifetime/PAX game show Supermarket Sweep.

Career

Ruprecht has hosted the live stage show version of The Price Is Right at casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Mississippi and Connecticut. He has also hosted Family Feud Live.

Ruprecht began acting in television commercials in the late 1970s. He guest-starred on more than 50 television shows, like Three's Company, on which his character married Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt) in the series finale, HBO's True Blood, and the 1981 TV-movie The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island as Thurston Howell IV, the son of Thurston Howell III. From 1990 to 1992, he played Dan Ryan on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. He co-starred in the Broadway and Showtime productions of Perfectly Frank and did voice-over work for the 1985 animated series Yogi's Treasure Hunt.

In 1990, Ruprecht began hosting Supermarket Sweep and held the job until the show's cancellation in 2003. He auditioned as announcer for the 2020 ABC revival with host Leslie Jones.

Personal life

Ruprecht was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to a Lutheran minister. He grew up in Florida, and graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1966. Ruprecht previously served on the board of directors for the Downsize DC Foundation. He is a former Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of California and a long-time member of Rotary International.[citation needed]

He has been married twice. His first marriage to actress Ann Wilkinson ended in divorce. He married choreographer Patti Colombo in November 1988.[1]

He is a practicing member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.[2]

He currently resides in Northern California with his wife. He has no children.

Select filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1977 The Rockford Files David 1 episode: "The Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick Falls"
1979 Young Love, First Love Wayne TV film
1980 Benson Ed Sherman 1 episode: "Chain of Command"
1980 The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo Hal Hendricks 1 episode: "Who's the Sexiest Girl in the World"
1981 The Incredible Shrinking Woman Neighbor
1981 The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island Thurston Howell IV TV film
1981 Harry's Battles Dr. Jorgenson TV film
1982 Quincy, M.E. Dr. Wilkens 1 episode: "The Flight of the Nightingale"
1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Kobayashi Maru Captain Voice
1982 Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again Brigham
1983 Fame Bernie 1 episode: "Love Is the Question"
1983 Foot in the Door Gary 1 episode: "Jonah Moves Out"
1983 A Minor Miracle Dickens Alternate title: Young Giants
1983–84 Real People Himself (co-host)
1984 Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour Himself 5 episodes (January 2–6)
1984 Three's Company Phillip Dawson Recurring role (4 episodes)
1984 Airwolf Carlson 1 episode: "The Truth About Holly"
1985 St. Elsewhere Dennis Coler 1 episode: "Whistle, Wyler Works"
1985 Too Close for Comfort Freddie Copperman 1 episode: "Freddie Loves It, We Love It, You're Cancelled"
1986 Riptide Randall Pierson 1 episode: "The Play's the Thing"
1986 Simon & Simon Navy Chief Hansen 1 episode: "A.W.O.L."
1987 Webster Johnson 1 episode: "Secrets"
1987 Talking Walls Alternate title: Motel Vacancy
1987 Small Wonder Zack Davis 1 episode: "TV or Not TV"
1987 Punky Brewster Johnny Prince 1 episode: "The Matchmaker"
1987 Married... with Children Mr. Mallman 1 episode: "You Better Watch Out"
1988 Punky Brewster Mr. Bowen 1 episode: "Radio Daze"
1988 Punky Brewster Minister 1 episode: "Wedding Bells for Brandon"
1988 Matlock Salesman 1 episode: "The Mistress"
1989 She's the Sheriff Psychiatrist 1 episode: "I'm Okay, You're All Crazy"
1989 Moonlighting Police Artist 1 episode: "Perfetc"
1990–95 Supermarket Sweep Himself (host)
1990 Taking Care of Business Yuppie Dad Alternate title: Filofax
1990–92 Days of Our Lives Dan Ryan Daytime serial
1993 Doogie Howser, M.D. TV Interviewer 1 episode: "You've Come a Long Way, Babysitter"
1993 Sisters Host 1 episode: "Different"
1994 Full House TV Announcer 1 episode: "Making Out Is Hard to Do"
1996 Beverly Hills, 90210 Lawyer 1 episode: "The Things We Do for Love"
1997 Family Matters Lee Macnamara[3] 1 episode: "What Do You Know?"
1998 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Dr. Anderson 1 episode: "The Pass"
1998 Working Announcer 1 episode: "The Consultant"
1999 I Lost My M in Vegas Dealer Short film
2000–03 Supermarket Sweep Himself (host)
2000 Family Law Foster Dad 1 episode: "Metamorphosis"
2000 The '70s Middle Aged Man TV miniseries
2001 The Drew Carey Show Inmate/Larry King 1 episode: "Bananas: Part 2"
2003 Finding Home Pastor
2004 Joan of Arcadia Bill Cummins 1 episode: "Vanity, Thy Name Is Human"
2004 The Daze Before Christmas Brandon Taylor Direct-to-video film
2005 That's Easy for You to Say! Brandon Taylor Direct-to-video film
2005 Cold Case Radio Broadcaster 1 episode: "Colors"
2006 The Bold and the Beautiful Judge Bolan 1 episode: "Episode #1.4732"
2008 True Blood Televangelist 1 episode: "Mine"
2013 Mister Scrooge to See You Scrooge
2016 Ultraman X The Movie Narrator (voice) English version
2017 Mercy Christmas Abe Robillard VOD release
2022 Star Trek: Prodigy Kobayashi Maru Captain Archive audio
Episode: "Kobayashi"

References

  1. ^ "Reliving My Youth – David Ruprecht, host of Supermarket Sweep" – via soundcloud.com.
  2. ^ Verdino-Süllwold, Carla Maria (2014). "BWW Interviews: The Preacher's Son Plays Reverend Shaw Moore – David Ruprecht". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  3. ^ "What do You Know? – Family Matters | Apple TV". February 28, 1997.
Preceded by
Bill Malone
(1965–67)
 Host of Supermarket Sweep
1990–95, 2000–03 		Succeeded by
Leslie Jones
(2020 revival)
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