How old is Pat Sajak? Spin the wheel on these fast facts.
Pat Sajak has passed the torch.
The "Wheel of Fortune" figurehead, who has been a staple of the game show since 1981, is handing hosting duties over to Ryan Seacrest. But he's not done performing –Sajak will next appear in "Prescription: Murder," a stage play at the Hawaii Theatre Center
Whether you’re a regular "Wheel of Fortune" watcher or, like Ed Grimley, just think Pat Sajak is “like, a pretty decent guy,” here’s what you need to know about the legendary host.
How old is Pat Sajak?
Pat Sajak is 77 years old. He was born in Chicago on Oct. 26, 1946.
According to the History Channel, Sajak attended Chicago’s Columbia College before joining the Army. He was a disc jokey for the Armed Forces Radio while he was stationed in Vietnam. After a stint as a staff announcer in Nashville, Sajak became a weatherman for KNBC-TV, a local Los Angeles station. It was in LA that "Wheel of Fortune" creator Merv Griffin found Sajak and, in Sajak's words, "took a shine to me, as they say."
Sajak was 35 years old when he joined the "Wheel" in 1981.
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How tall is Pat Sajak?
Sajak is 5 foot, 10 inches tall, according to his IMDb page.
How long has Pat Sajak been on "Wheel of Fortune"?
Pat Sajak hosted the "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 seasons. He took over daytime hosting duties from inaugural host Chuck Woolery in 1981. The show made its evening syndicated debut in 1983 with Sajak as host. Longtime co-host Vanna White joined Sajak in 1982 on the daytime version.
Why is Pat Sajak leaving 'Wheel of Fortune'?
Sajak is retiring.
"Well, the time has come," he said in a June 2023 statement. "I've decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It's been a wonderful ride, and I'll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it'll keep the clickbait sites busy!)"
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