Jim Thornton is an American journalist best known for playing Announcer in Wheel of Fortune.
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Best Known For:The television show Wheel of Fortune
Breakthrough:Became the announcer of Wheel of Fortune in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Jim Thornton
- Full Name: Jim Thornton
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television show Wheel of Fortune
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $61,000-$264,000 (Estimated range)
Education
He attended Marshall University.
- Marshall University
Career & Work
Jim Thornton's career includes news and reporting roles with Sony Pictures Television and Magic 94.3 FM.
Organization: Sony Pictures Television
Role: Announcer of Wheel of Fortune
Period: 2011–2026
Details: The producer confirmed that his employment ended September 4, 2026.
Organization: Magic 94.3 FM
Role: Morning radio presenter
Period: 1989
Details: Hosted a morning show in California’s San Fernando Valley.
Organization: WOWK-TV
Role: Broadcaster
Period: 1983
Details: Began broadcasting in Huntington, West Virginia.
Organization: KNX 1070 Newsradio
Role: News anchor and traffic reporter
Details: Joined KNX in 1985; later served as afternoon-drive news co-anchor.
Rise to Fame
Jim Thornton rose to prominence for his role on the television show Wheel of Fortune.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
- TV Show: Wheel of Fortune (Announcer, 2011-2026)
- TV Show: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Announcer)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Thornton
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
