Tex Antoine is an American television weather presenter and journalist for WABC-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Eyewitness News
Breakthrough:Became one of the first and most popular weather presenters on television, known for sketching weather maps and using in 1949
10 Quick Facts About Tex Antoine
- Full Name: Tex Antoine
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and meteorologist
- Known For: The television program Eyewitness News
- Current Role: Weather presenter
- Current Employer: WABC-TV
- Date of Birth: April 21, 1923
- Age: 103 years old
- Place of Birth: Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
Tex Antoine Age
Tex Antoine is about 103 years old as of 2026. Tex Antoine was born in 1923.
Career & Work
Tex Antoine's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WABC-TV, a television station and WNBC-TV.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Weather Presenter
Period: 1966–1976
Details: New York, NY
Organization: WNBC-TV
Role: Weather Presenter
Period: 1949–1966
Details: New York, NY · Became a beloved New York figure for his weather reports using his cartoon character 'Uncle Wethbee'.
Rise to Fame
Tex Antoine rose to prominence for his role on the television show Eyewitness News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Eyewitness News (Weather Presenter, 1966-1976) — A pioneering New York local news broadcast
Tex Antoine Family & Relationships
Tex Antoine is married to Dorothy Antoine.
Lesser Known Facts
- He famously created 'Uncle Wethbee', a cartoon character with a mustache that would droop or curl depending on the humidity and weather forecast.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tex Antoine
- Popular As: Jon Allison Antoine
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 21, 1923
- Age: 103
- Birthday: April 21
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Illinois
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dorothy Antoine
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
