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Wheel of Fortune Probes Announcer Jim Thornton Over Airplane Incident
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About Jim Thornton
Jim Thornton is an American former radio and television announcer, news anchor, and voice actor. He is known for his voiceover work in video games, movies and television shows. He served as the announcer of Wheel of Fortune, following the death of longtime announcer Charlie O'Donnell, from 2011 until he was fired in September 2026.
Everything about Jim Thornton →- Occupation
- radio personality, announcer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 21, 1965