Johnny Gilbert
Game show host and announcer
Born
July 13th, 1928
97 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent American game show host and announcer, played an integral role in the television industry. Best recognized for hosting 'Wheel of Fortune' and announcing on 'The Price Is Right'. His distinctive voice became synonymous with these popular shows. Over several decades, contributions to the game show genre have been significant, gaining a loyal audience.
Hosted 'Wheel of Fortune'
Announced for 'The Price Is Right'
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