Jim Thornton is an American radio and television announcer, news anchor, and voice actor. Since 2011, he has been best known as the announcer of Wheel of Fortune. He is also known for his voiceover work in video games, movies, and television shows.
Jim Thornton Biography
| Full Name | Jim Thornton |
| Nickname | Jim Thornton |
| Profession | Radio and television announcer |
| Date of Birth | 21 April 1965 |
| Age | 61 years old (as of September 2026) |
| Birth Place | Huntington, West Virginia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Huntington High School |
| College | Marshall University |
| Education Qualification | Degree in linguistics |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
Jim Thornton Age
Jim Thornton was born on 21 April 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. He is 61 years old as of September 2026, and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
Jim Thornton’s Wife, Girlfriend
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Sue Thornton |
| Spouse/Wife | Sue Thornton |
| Children | One |
Jim Thornton Family
| Father’s Name | Not known (an entrepreneur) |
| Mother’s Name | Nola Hoy |
| Brother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Sister’s Name | Unknown |
Career
| 1985 | He began his broadcasting career |
| 1998 | Took on a mrjor early voiceover role as co-host Jonny Gomez |
| 2001 | Provided additional voiceover narration for Pixar’s hit animated film Monsters, Inc.. |
| 2004 | Earned his first major TV game show opportunity on The Pirce Is Right |
| 2010 | Voiced the character of a DJ in the video game Mafia II |
| Juen 2011 – Present | Officially confirmed as the permanent new announcer for Wheel of Fortune |
Jim Thornton Television
- 1996-present – Channel 2 Action News
- 2004 – The Price Is Right
- 2004 – The Soup
- 2006-07 – Celebrity Deathmatch
- 2009 – The Cleveland Show
- 2010 – Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
- 2010-present – Wheel of Fortune
- 2021-present – Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Jim Thornton Height And Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 175 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brwon |
Jim Thornton Net Worth
American radio and television announcer Jim Thornton has an estimated net worth of around $1 million to $5 million, as of September 2026. His income primarily comes from his work as a television announcer, news anchor, and voice actor.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $1 million to $5 million (as of September 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (Approx) | not known |
| Real estate | Not publicly known |
| Income Sources | Television announcer, news anchor, and voice acting |
Some Interesting Facts About Jim Thornton
- Jim Thornton was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia.
- He graduated from Huntington High School in 1983.
- He attended Marshall University, where he received a degree in linguistics.
- He moved to Los Angeles in 1984, where he started his broadcasting career a year later
- Thornton is best known as the afternoon anchor of all-news radio KNX 1070 in Los Angeles.
- He did substitute announcing work on The Price Is Right following the death of former announcer Rod Roddy.
- He auditioned for the same role on Wheel of Fortune in December 2010.
- In 2021, he joined Sajak and While as the announcer for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on ABC.
- On April 26, 2023, Jim Thornton switched places with host Pat Sajak.
- He provided the voice of Johnny Gomez in Celebrity Deathmatch and the announcer in The Cleveland Shows.
- He provided additional voice-over work for Hitman: Blood Money and as a DJ in Mafia II.
FAQ:
How old is Jim Thornton?
61 years old (As of September 2026)
Who is Jim Thornton’s wife?
Sue Thornton
What is Jim Thornton’s net worth?
As of September 2026, Jim Thornton’s net worth is around $1-5 million.