David Rainford (quiz contestant)
| David Rainford | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1968 (age 47–48) Withington, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Other names | Dave Rainford |
| Occupation | Quiz contestant |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) | Tina (m. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
David "Dave" Rainford (born 1968) is an English quiz contestant, nicknamed "Tremendous Knowledge Dave".
Rainford was born in Withington, Manchester, and is of Jamaican heritage. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Parrs Wood High School.[1] He has a daughter, Ella, by his former partner Tina.[2]
On 9 April 2005, Rainford won £250,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.[2] He was also a contestant on Are You an Egghead?, after appearing on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.
Having replaced CJ de Mooi in 27 September 2012, he competes alongside other quiz champions in the UK quiz show Eggheads, in which members of the public pit their wits against them in order to win a cash prize.[3]
References
- ↑ https://www.questia.com/newspaper/1P2-36489360/quiz-genius-comes-out-of-his-shell-as-a-tv-egghead
- 1 2 "Fiancee so glad it’s the end of the road for pub quiz champ", Manchester Evening News, 4 May 2005.
- ↑ Eggheads, UKGameshows.com
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