Jim Nantz is an American journalist best known for playing Lead play-by-play announcer in NFL on CBS.
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Best Known For:The television program NFL on CBS
Breakthrough:Joined CBS Sports in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Jim Nantz
- Full Name: Jim Nantz
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television program NFL on CBS
- Date of Birth: May 17, 1959
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Popular As: James William Nantz III
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and Commentator / Analyst
- Media Level: National
Jim Nantz Age
Jim Nantz is about 67 years old as of 2026. Jim Nantz was born in 1959.
Education
They attended University of Houston, where they earned a Bachelor’s degree in Radio/Television.
- University of Houston
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
- Field of Study: Radio/Television
- Period: 1981
Career & Work
Jim Nantz's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS Sports and KSL-TV, a television station.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: Lead NFL play-by-play announcer
Period: 2004–Present
Details: Lead NFL broadcast team; also anchors CBS golf coverage.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: Golf coverage anchor
Period: 1994
Details: CBS golf anchor including Masters broadcasts.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: NCAA men’s basketball play-by-play announcer
Period: 1990–2023
Details: Final season broadcasting the NCAA men’s basketball tournament was 2023.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: College football studio host
Period: 1985–1988
Details: Early network hosting role.
Organization: KSL-TV
Role: Sports broadcaster
Details: Salt Lake City, Utah · Anchor and sports announcer in Salt Lake City.
Organization: KHOU-TV
Role: Broadcaster
Details: Houston, Texas · Early broadcasting work in Houston.
Rise to Fame
Jim Nantz rose to prominence for their role on the television show NFL on CBS.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NFL on CBS, NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, and Masters Tournament on CBS.
Television
- TV Show: NFL on CBS (Lead play-by-play announcer, 2004-Present)
Sports Events
- Sports Event: NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship (Play-by-play announcer, 1990-2023)
- Work: Masters Tournament on CBS (Golf coverage anchor)
Awards & Achievements
- Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality – Play-by-Play — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Nantz
- Popular As: James William Nantz III
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 17, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: May 17
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $77,000–$334,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $398,000–$5,685,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
