Johnny Gilbert

Johnny Gilbert (born John L. Gilbert III July 13, 1924, in Newport News, VA) is an American announcer who has mainly worked on various game shows. He is best known for announcing Jeopardy! since its premiere and still does it today. The first game show that he ever announced was Music Bingo, a program that aired for two years on both NBC and ABC. Johnny also was a sub announcer on Wheel of Fortune when the late Charlie O'Donnell was sick in 1995, on the April Fools 1997 episode when Alex Trebek hosted, and in 2010 following Charlie O's death. He was also a singer and had his own album entitled The Voice of TV's Jeopardy!, Johnny Gilbert Sings. Johnny also lends his voice to the Nintendo Wii version of Jeopardy!, alongside host Alex Trebek.

Shows Announced
Jeopardy!

Wheel of Fortune

Card Sharks

Chain Reaction

Jackpot

Supermarket Sweep (1990-2000)

Quiz Kids Challenge

Every Second Counts

Dream House

Blackout

The $25,000 Pyramid

The $100,000 Pyramid

Go

Headline Chasers

Yours for a Song Love Connection