Johnny Gilbert | |
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 Gilbert announcing Jeopardy! in 2019 | |
| Born | John Lewis Gilbert III July 13, 1928 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Game show host/announcer |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Known for | Announcer of Jeopardy! (1984–present) |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Unit |  Seventh Army Special Services[1] |
John Lewis Gilbert III[2] (born July 13,[2] 1928)[3][4][5] is an American show business personality who has worked mainly on television game shows.[2] Originally a nightclub singer and entertainer, he has hosted and announced a number of game shows from various eras, dating as far back as the 1950s. He is known primarily for his work as the announcer and audience host for the syndicated version of the quiz show Jeopardy! since its revival in 1984.[2]
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- ^ Elber, Lynn (June 3, 2021). "Johnny Gilbert, the voice of 'Jeopardy!', keeps going at 92". Associated Press. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ Shepherd, Katie (March 10, 2020). "'Protect Alex Trebek at all costs': Live audiences banished from 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' tapings amid coronavirus fears". The Washington Post.
- ^ Jacobs, Julia (January 7, 2021). "On Alex Trebek's Final 'Jeopardy!,' a Last Introduction From a Friend". The New York Times. Retrieved January 8, 2021.