Lee Reherman (July 4, 1966 – March 1, 2016) was an American actor, appearing in television and film and hosting television reality shows.

Early life

Reherman was born on July 4, 1966, in

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. He attended

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, where he played football as an

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."Other sports". ''Cornell Alumni News'' (October 1988). ecommons.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/1813/28045/1/091_03.pdf. p. 25.
Accessdate June 8, 2014. "Lee Reherman '88 got a trial with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League in mid-summer. The two-time All-Ivy offensive lineman said he enjoyed the experience, though he didn't make the team." Following his graduation with a B.S. in 1988, he attended the

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training camp trying out for the team's offensive line, but did not make the team. Thereafter, he earned his

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at the

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. He was pursuing a

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at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), although he left to begin his television and film career.

Professional career

In 1992, Reherman made his first professional acting appearance as an unnamed football player in the television show ''

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''. The following year, he had a small named part in the film ''

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'', but began creating a name when he joined the '' American Gladiators'' television show as "Hawk". He remained with the show until its cancelation in 1996, also appearing from 1995 to 1996 in the

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'' and ''

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''. Through this time and after, he continued with small spots in television programs and television hosting roles, including a recurring position with the ''American Veterans Awards'' on the

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. Reherman reprised his "Hawk" nickname on ''

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'', serving as

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. In 2007, Reherman became the regular host of ''Hot Rod TV'' and ''

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'' on the television network

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. He hosted ''Forza Motorsport Showdown'' for one season. He also hosted the series ''Battle of the Supercars'' (2010) (Speed), ''Off-Road Overhaul'' (2011–2012) (

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), and ''Game Changers'' (2013) (Stage 5 TV). In addition to one-offs and occasional appearances, Reherman had recurring acting roles on several television series, including '' Look: The Series'' (2010) and '' The First Family'' (2012–2013). He was also featured regularly on reality show '' The Great Escape'' (2012) as a guard. Reherman also worked in video games, providing voices for characters in ''

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'' and ''

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''. The projects he was working when he died will go on as planned. In 2010, he appeared in a

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on the

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''.

Death

Reherman was found dead on March 1, 2016, by his girlfriend Natalina Maggio; she discovered Lee's body at his house in

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. No cause of death was specified. Reherman had undergone

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surgery a few weeks earlier. He was survived by his father and two brothers.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

*
American Gladiators Hawk Profile (GladiatorsTV.com)
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