Jim Thornton Bio, Age, Education, Family, Wife, Son, Salary, Net Worth and Wheel of Fortune

January 8, 2022 Author JOURNALISTS 0

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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

Thornton was born in Huntington, West Virginia, the United States of America to his parents. However, details regarding his parents and siblings are not known to the public. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.

Jim Thornton Wife

He is married to Susan Thornton popularly known as Sue. The couple married in a spectacular wedding attended by a few guests and family members. Together the duo shares one adorable son. Thornton and his family reside in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Jim Thornton Children

 Thornton together with his wife are blessed with a son; Sam Thornton. He actively supports JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) since his son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2009. Thornton and his son are both Advanced Open Water SCUBA divers.

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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