Charlie O'Donnell

Charlie O'Donnell
A head shot of Charlie O'Donnell
O'Donnell in 2003
Born
Charles John O'Donnell

(1932-08-12)August 12, 1932
DiedNovember 1, 2010(2010-11-01) (aged 78)
OccupationRadio/television announcer
Years active1956–2010
Known forAnnouncer on Wheel of Fortune (1975–1980, 1989-2010)
Spouses
Jane Ryan
(m. 1952; died 1984)
Ellen Lerner
(m. 1990)
Children4

Charles John O'Donnell (August 12, 1932 – November 1, 2010) was an American radio and television announcer, primarily known for his work on game shows, and for his distinctive baritone voice. Among them, he was best known for Wheel of Fortune, where he worked from 1975 to 1980, and again from 1989 until his death.[1] O'Donnell was also known for announcing American Bandstand.

  1. ^ Biography Archived 2010-06-29 at the Wayback Machine, wheeloffortune.com; accessed August 16, 2017.