Tommy Habeeb

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Tommy Habeeb
Born (1958-04-26) April 26, 1958 (age 66)
Occupation(s)Television actor/host, television producer
Years active1978–present

Thomas Louis Habeeb (born April 26, 1958), also known as Tommy Habeeb and Tommy Grand, is an American television host, best known for hosting the reality TV show Cheaters , as well as hosting uncensored pay-per-view specials of Cheaters on Events iN Demand. He was also host and executive producer of the reality show STAG A Test Of Love , which airs on Events iN Demand. Habeeb hosts the Golf special The Art of Golf Club Fitting. He currently hosts and executive produces the hit TV show To the Rescue.

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Career

Habeeb worked on films and television shows before rising to stardom on Cheaters , which made its debut in 1999.

Habeeb produced and hosted the first 84 episodes of Cheaters . In addition, Habeeb produced the television broadcast for a number of live sports programs: Art of War Undisputed Arena Fighting Championship [1] for HDNET and Champs Boxing [2] for Telefutura. Habeeb also produced An Eye for an Eye and the series The Big Big Show, which starred Andrew Dice Clay, Tara Reid, and Tom Green. [3]

Filmography

Host

Producer

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