Dax Holt (August 3, 1982) is an American entertainment reporter, entertainment personality host, and entrepreneur. He was a

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on-air correspondent for 11 years and is currently the co-founder of the fantasy football trophy company TrophySmack and a co-host of the Hollywood Raw Podcast.

Early life and education

Dax was born in

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, Colorado. Growing up, Dax was always drawn the entertainment world. Dax attended Santa Ana Community College where he spent the majority of his time involved in the TV news program and discovered his passion for being in front of the camera. While at Santa Ana Community College, he got an internship with ''Extra'' and found his passion for entertainment news.

Career

Dax is best known for his work with TMZ, where he served as producer and on-air personality. Since his start, he has been featured in numerous TV spots and radio shows like

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, and Kevin & Bean and he has made appearances on American Idol.

TMZ

In 2007, Dax joined TMZ and Founder Harvey Levin and quickly became one of the top on air-correspondents, breaking entertainment news stories, interviewing celebrities, and hosting additional TMZ shows like TMZ Live. While he working for TMZ, Dax's profile grew and he was eventually spoofed on SNL, was Punk’d by Ashton Kutcher, and was featured on the cover of J’Adore. During his time at TMZ, Dax also received two Daytime Emmy nominations as a producer in 2014 and 2016.

Straight From the Source

Upon leaving TMZ, Dax began hosting an innovative celebrity talk show with the celebrity news YouTube channe
Hollywood Pipeline
called Straight From the Source. On the show, Dax interviewed many celebrities, such as Brian Austin Green.

Live With Kelly!

In 2016, Dax took part in the contest "Live with Kelly and YOU" which was created to find

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's new co-host for Live with Kelly after the departure of

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. Dax quickly became a fan favorite but at the end of the week long competition ended, Dax has come in second place.

TrophySmack

In 2021, Dax appeared on the popular entrepreneurial reality TV show

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to get a deal for his newest company, TrophySmack. Alongside co-founder and business partner, Matt Walsh, the pair landed a six-figure deal with famous Investor and

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owner,

Mark Cuban Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958) is an American businessman and television personality. He is the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and co-owner of 2929 Entertain ...

. The company specializes in customizable trophies, awards, and championship belts for fantasy football leagues.

Personal life

Dax currently resides in Anaheim, California with his wife, Denise, and his two children. His daughter was actually the main subject of a

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after she had gone to school and told teachers that the family was "growing weed" in the backyard, when in reality she was just talking about how the grass was growing.

External links

Official websiteTrophySmackHollywood Raw Podcast

References

{{Reflist 1982 births Living people