Do you know Who is Pat Sajak?
Patrick Leonard Sajak, a television personality, host, and former weatherman, was born on October 26, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is best known for his work as the host of the TV game show “Wheel of Fortune.”
Pat Sajak’s Net worth, Earnings
As of mid-2018, reports estimate his net worth to be $55 million, primarily obtained from success on television – he appeared in several successful television programs over his career. It is projected that his fortune would expand as he continues his pursuits.
Pat Sajak: Early Life and Family
Pat’s father worked in manufacturing. He attended Farragut High School before enrolling at Columbia College Chicago. During college, he worked as a desk clerk at Palmer House, then in 1968, he joined the United States Army and served with the American Forces Vietnam Network, where he became a disc jockey during the Vietnam War.
Professional Career
He was a member of Armed Forces Radio until 1970. He then went to work for a radio station in Murray, Kentucky, for a year before becoming a DJ at WSM, which played pop music most of the day. WSMV, the radio station’s television sister business, eventually hired him to work in front of the camera. He started off doing voiceovers before landing a job as an anchor for five-minute newscasts on NBC’s “Today Show.” He subsequently worked as a weatherman, which brought him to KNBC-TV, where he remained full-time for many years.
Merv Griffin asked Sajak if he wanted to take over as host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1981, but the offer was turned down because NBC’s CEO thought he was too local. When Merv placed an embargo on new tapings until Sajak was hired, he was finally approved as host, and he went on to anchor “Wheel” from 1983 to 1989, before continuing to host the present edition of the show.
In addition to his work on “Wheel of Fortune,” he has been in several films and television series. He was a newscaster in “Airplane II: The Sequel” before participating in shows like “Super Password” and “Password Plus,” and he was also a guest on “Just Men!” He had a late-night talk program on CBS in 1989, which was short-lived, but it led to his being a frequent guest presenter on “Larry King Live” and a replacement host on “Live with Regis and Kelley.” In 2003, he began anchoring a Fox News Channel program called “Pat Sajak Weekend.”
Pat Sajak Dating Life (Relationship)
Sajak married Sheryl from 1979 to 1986 and has been married to photographer Lesly Brown Sajak since 1989; they have two children together. The family maintains houses in both Los Angeles and Severna Park, Maryland.
He is also an investor in the Golden Baseball League, an independent league comprised of clubs from around the United States. He has also attempted to call baseball games in the past.
Throughout his career, Sajak has backed several political figures, and it has been reported that he has given over $17,000 to Republican Party election organizations and candidates. He is a member of the Churches of Christ and a financial supporter of the Young America Foundation. He also told the media that he is skeptical of climate change.
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