S2-E167 Jim Thornton

3/14/2024

Mike and cohost, award-winning journalist Brooke Binkowski welcomed Radio and TV announcer Jim Thornton to ConversationsRadio Episode 167! Jim is the announcer on Wheel of Fortune! Jim Thornton is a radio and television announcer, news anchor and voiceover actor.

Based in Los Angeles, Jim is known is best known as the announcer on “America’s Game” Wheel of Fortune. Originally from Huntington, West Virginia, Jim landed in LA in 1984 at just 19. One year later, he started his broadcasting career. For those who are in the LA area, Jim was heard on a number of radio stations - including KNX 1070 as an anchor and traffic reporter.

In 2010, following the passing of long-time Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell, Thornton auditioned and was chosen as the new announcer. Jim still pinches himself and loves working on the iconic game show. He also appears on 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and was a sub announcer on 'The Price is Right' with Bob Barker.

As a voiceover artist, Thornton provided the voice of Johnny Gomez in 'Celebrity Deathmatch' and the announcer in 'The Cleveland Show.' He has also appeared in video games, where he provided additional voiceover work for 'Hitman: Blood Money' and as a DJ in 'Mafia II.' You can hear Jim in animated features ‘Monster’s Inc’ and ‘WALL-E’ as well.

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