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 Tex Antoine Biography

Tex Antoine was born Herbert Jon Antoine Jr. He was known professionally as Tex Antoine, was an American weatherman on New York City television for almost three decades. 

10 Quick Facts About Tex Antoine

1. Name: Tex Antoine
2. Age at the time of death: 59 years
3. Date of Death: January 12, 1983
4. Cause of Death: Natural causes
5. Date of Birth: January 12, 1983,
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Weatherman
8. Marital Status: Was married to Suzannah C. Glidden
9. Children: One, Nancy Shaffin
10. Net Worth: $1 to $2 Million

Tex Antoine Age, Cause Of Death

Tex died at the age of 59 years, and he was born on April 21, 1923.  The police declined to give the specific cause of death but said that Mr. Antoine had died of natural causes on January 12, 1983, in Manhattan, New York, NY

Tex Antoine Height, Weight

At the time of his death, Tex was of average height and moderate weight. Details regarding his actual height, weight, and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Early Life and Education

There is no information provided regarding Tex’s educational background since he has not disclosed it to the public. However, this information in detail is currently under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

Antoine was famous for his professional career as a weatherman on New York City television for almost three decades. Antoine also entertained viewers during each report by writing the temperature in large numerals on his big blank pad, then embellishing with the marker as his weather narrative proceeded until the numeral had finally become part of a whimsical cartoon illustrating some facet of the day’s weather or forecast.

Media Affiliations

• Antoine shifted from WNBC to WABC-TV in 1966 to report the weather during newscasts anchored by Scott Vincent. Antoine was not permitted to plug his new home into his final Channel 4 broadcasts
• So, with Uncle Wethbee’s Magic Marker in hand, he said and wrote something to the impact of: “Remember that 4 plus 3 is 7, and that’s as simple as ABC.” WABC-TV revamped all its newscasts under the banner of Eyewitness News in 1968
• The news director, Al Primo, decreed that all the on-camera staff for the newscast would wear blue matching jackets with a “circle 7” logo on their jacket pockets
• When Antoine wore smocks on the air, and protested the impact of his picture, he replied (as sportswriter Frank Deford recounted in 1974), “Either everyone wears jackets or everyone wears smocks.” Antoine would then wear a blazer on the air

Personal Life

Tex Antoine Family, Parents

Antoine was the son of his father, Herbert Jon Antoine Sr., 1894–1972, an auto supply salesman, and his mother was Bertha Campbell. By 1930, the family was living in Los Angeles.

Tex Antoine Siblings

Tex had not shared any identities of brothers or sisters; however, we are keeping tabs and will update as soon as we get credible information.

Tex Antoine Wife

Antoine was a married man. He was married to his beautiful wife, Suzannah C. Glidden. The couple got married in the summer of 1965.

Tex Antoine Children

Antoine and his wife were blessed with one child named Nancy Antoine Shaffin. More information regarding the couple’s child is not out in the public, however, we are keeping tabs and will update as soon as more information is available.

Tex Antoine Net Worth

Antoine’s net worth was publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a weatherman. Through his various sources of income, we believe that he has been able to accumulate a good net worth, but preferred to keep it private.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Tex Antoine

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Stephen

Tex Antoine Bio

• Full Names: Herbert Jon Antoine Jr.
• Popular As: Herbert
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Weatherman
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

• Age / How Old? At The Time Of Death:  59 years (2021)
• Date of Death: January 12, 1983
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Date of Birth:  April 21, 1923.
• Place of Birth: United States
• Birthday: April 21st

Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?:  Average
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Herbert Jon Antoine Sr. 1894–1972
• Mother: Bertha Campbell
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters):  Not Known
• Marital Status: Was married
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Suzannah C. Glidden
• Children:  Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known)

Networth and Salary

• Net Worth:$1 to $10 Million
• Salary:  Under Review
• Source of Income: Actor

WNBT

• Antoine began his weather career in 1949 at WNBT (later WRCA-TV, now WNBC), working with a cartoon sidekick known as “Uncle Wethbee” (sometimes misspelled “Uncle Weatherbee”).
• His theme music was “Fine and Dandy.” Originally, Antoine used several records to reflect the weather of the day. (“Stormy Weather,” “Let it Snow”, etc.) However, all the records but one became damaged or broken, and he was left with “Fine and Dandy”.
• The theme served him for years. According to a reminiscence by Bob Tilden, Antoine’s nightly weather report “was a wonderful mix of weather, cartoon art, and storytelling.
• He would start his weather segment standing next to an easel covered by blank paper, and he would proceed to draw the weather systems that were pertinent to the nation and the area. As his hands drew in the lows, highs, and fronts, his voice would narrate their past and expected movements, and what their effects would be.
• As he filled page after page of the easel, building the map as he described each feature, he engaged his audience. He instructed the viewers about their weather, rather than just informing them of a forecast.”
• Antoine entertained viewers during each report by writing the temperature in large numerals on his big blank pad, then embellishing with the marker as his weather narrative proceeded until the numeral had finally become part of a whimsical cartoon illustrating some facet of the day’s weather or forecast.

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