Who is Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak?
POPULAR game show host Pat Sajak became a household name after he replaced Chuck Woolery on Wheel of Fortune in 1981.
Since then, he has gone on to host the show for over 40 years, and now fans want to know more about his life and career.
Who is Pat Sajak?
Sajak is a television personality and game show host who was born on October 26, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.
He first joined Wheel of Fortune in 1981 and was later joined by his co-host, Vanna White, in 1982.
Outside of hosting, Sajak is known for his work on The Pat Sajak Show and as the producer of Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
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Prior to the entertainment industry, Sajak worked as a disc jockey and played various stints at radio stations.
He also landed a job serving in the US Army as a DJ for American Forces Vietnam Network during the war, entertaining soldiers out in Vietnam.
Since taking on the role as host, Sajak has received 19 Emmy nominations for the Outstanding Game Show Host and has won in the category three times.
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What is Pat Sajak’s net worth?
Due to Sajak’s successful career, he has been able to amass an extensive net worth.
As of September 2022, he has an estimated fortune of $70million, with an annual salary of $14million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
While many might think he puts in long hours at the studio, it was previously reported that he only works four days each month filming.
During that time, he often gets through six shows each day, giving him more time to spend with his family.
Since 1989, he has been married to photographer Lesly Brown.
He is also the father of two children, Maggie, and Patrick.
How can I watch Wheel of Fortune?
Season 40 of Wheel of Fortune will begin on September 12, 2022, and see new contestants try and figure out the show’s challenging puzzles.
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Fans can watch all the action live on weekdays on CBS, starting at 7pm EST.
The show can also be streamed through Hulu and watched on CBS’ website.