Johnny Gilbert Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | July 13, 1928 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Spouse | Sharee Gilbert |
Johnny Gilbert is an American television personality who has been mainly a gameshow announcer. He is best known for being the announcer for famous television game shows such as The Joker’s Wild, The $10,000 Pyramid, Supermarket Sweep, and Jeopardy. He has also been the longest-serving game show announcer for Jeopardy for more than 3 decades.
Born Name
John Lewis Gilbert III
Nick Name
Johnny
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Game Show Host/Announcer
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Johnny has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Gray
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Thick hair
Religion
As a young boy, Johnny used to sing with the Lutheran Church choir.
Best Known For
- Being the announcer at famous television game shows such as The Joker’s Wild (1972-1973), The $10,000 Pyramid (1982-1991), Supermarket Sweep (1990-2000), and Jeopardy (1984-2018)
- Being the Guinness World Record holder for the Longest career as a game show announcer for a single show for Jeopardy!
First Film
Johnny made his first theatrical film appearance in Gidget Goes Hawaiian as Johnny Spring in 1961 but his role was uncredited.
First TV Show
Johnny’s first TV show appearance was in Music Bingo as the emcee in 1958.
Johnny Gilbert Favorite Things
- Hobby – Playing golf, Boating
Source – YouTube
Johnny Gilbert Facts
Featured Image by Jeopardy! / YouTube
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