Jim O'Brien is an American television weather presenter and journalist best known for playing Host in Dialing for Dollars.
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Best Known For:The television show Dialing for Dollars
Breakthrough:Joined the WPVI-TV Channel 6 Action News team in Philadelphia in 1971
10 Quick Facts About Jim O'Brien
- Full Name: Jim O'Brien
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and meteorologist
- Known For: The television show Dialing for Dollars
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1939
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Galveston, Texas
- Popular As: James Oldham
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Meteorologist / Weather Anchor, and Sports Journalist
- Beats: Weather and Sports
Jim O'Brien Age
Jim O'Brien is about 87 years old as of 2026. Jim O'Brien was born in 1939.
Education
He attended Baylor University.
- Baylor University
Career & Work
Jim O'Brien's career includes news and reporting roles with WPVI-TV, a television station and WFIL Radio.
Organization: WPVI-TV
Role: Anchor and Weathercaster
Period: 1971–1983
Details: Philadelphia · Became a beloved figure on Action News.
Organization: WFIL Radio
Role: Disc Jockey
Period: 1970–1977
Details: Philadelphia · Prominent rock 'n' roll DJ.
Rise to Fame
Jim O'Brien rose to prominence for his role on the television show Prime Time.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Prime Time and Dialing for Dollars.
- TV Show: Prime Time (Host, 1978-1983) — Saturday evening news magazine
- TV Show: Dialing for Dollars (Host) — Channel 6 program
Notable Coverage
- First U.S. Space Shuttle Launch - WPVI-TV - 1981 - Covered the launch of the first shuttle
Lesser Known Facts
- He was an avid skydiver and tragically died in a parachuting accident.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim O'Brien
- Popular As: James Oldham
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1939
- Age: 86
- Birthday: November 20
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Galveston, Texas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
