
Jim Thornton Biography
Jim Thornton is an American journalist, television, and radio announcer. Thornton is the current announcer for Wheel of Fortune, replacing the late Charlie O’Donnell as his successor. He has also appeared on TV Shows named Monsters, Inc. (2001), Celebrity Deathmatch (1998 – 2007) and Let’s Pollute (2009).
Thornton is best known as the afternoon anchor on all-news radio KNX 1070 (January 2005-June 2011) in Los Angeles, having been promoted from traffic reporting. He has been a part of KNX 1070 Newsradio since 1985. He is also known for his voiceover work in video games, movies and television shows.
Jim Thornton Age
Thornton is 56 years old as of the year 2021, he was born on 21 April 1965, in Huntington, West Virginia, United States of America. His birthday is on April 21st every year. He is an American by nationality and he belongs to white ethnicity.
Jim Thornton Height
Thornton stands at an average height. He has not shared his exact height with the public. However, this section will be updated as soon as the information regarding his exact height is available.
Jim Thornton Education
Thornton attended Huntington High School and graduated in 1983. He later joined Marshall University in West Virginia and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in linguistics.
Jim Thornton Family
Jim Thornton Wife
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Jim Thornton Salary
As the announcer of the Wheel of Fortune, Thornton earns an estimated salary between $34,722 to $52,083 per show. However, Wheel of Fortune tapes four days per month, six shows per day. Furthermore, the average annual wage estimate for a journalist in Greater, Los Angeles is $59K.
Jim Thornton Net Worth
Thornton’s net worth is estimated to be in the range of $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2022. He has accumulated his fortunes through his primary source of income as a broadcast journalist, television, and radio announcer and also in the other businesses he has invested in.
Jim Thornton Wheel of Fortune
Thornton is the current announcer for Wheel of Fortune, replacing the late Charlie O’Donnell as his successor. Thornton has been the announcer of the show since June 2011 following the death of Charlie O’Donnell. The show’s 39th season which kicked off on September 13th, 2021 marked his 10-year anniversary as the voice of America’s Game.
Thornton will now be seen more frequently. Beginning this season, he will be featured at a new podium on stage as he introduces hosts, Vanna White and Pat Sajak. Other hosts of the show include Chuck Woolery, Rolf Benirschke, Bob Goen and Susan Stafford.
Thornton began his broadcasting career at WOWK/TV in 1983 while still a student at Marshall University. He relocated to California a year later, and by 1989, he was doing his own morning show on Magic 94.3FM in the San Fernando Valley. Then, in 1992, Thornton joined Westwood One Radio Networks as a “Hot Country” disc jockey, playing live music from coast to coast. He was the voice of Los Angeles’ Channel 13, KCOP-TV, from 1995 to 1999.
Jim Thornton KNX 1070
Thornton is best known as the afternoon anchor on all-news radio KNX 1070 (January 2005-June 2011) in Los Angeles, having been promoted from traffic reporting. He has been a part of KNX 1070 Newsradio since 1985. He is also known for his voiceover work in video games, movies and television shows.
Jim Thornton Awards
Thornton has won multiple accolades in the field of broadcasting, including the Edward R. Murrow Award, Golden Mike Awards, and an Emmy. He also provided his voice to the 2011 Oscar Nominated Short Animated Film, Let’s Pollute.
Jim Thornton Body measurements and Facts
- Full Names: Jim Thornton
- Career / Profession: Radio Host
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Age: 56 years old as of the year 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 21 April 1965
- Birthday: 21st April
- Height: Under Review
- Weight: Under Review
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Susan Thornton
- Children: Sam Thornton
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
- Salary:$34,722 to $52,083 per show
Jim Thornton House
Thornton resides in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. However, we are keeping tabs and will update you with pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
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