Pat Sajak

Date of Birth: October 26, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Pat Sajak is a renowned American television personality and game show host, best known for hosting the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune.” Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sajak started his career as a radio DJ during the Vietnam War for Armed Forces Radio. After returning to the United States, he worked as a weatherman in Nashville, Tennessee, and Los Angeles, California. In 1981, Sajak was offered the role of host for “Wheel of Fortune,” a position that would catapult him to national fame. His charm, wit, and easy-going demeanor quickly made him a household name. Over the years, he has won several awards for his work, including multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. Sajak has also made guest appearances on various television shows and even tried his hand at a late-night talk show.

5 Interesting Facts about Pat Sajak

1. Pat Sajak served as a DJ for the Armed Forces Radio in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

2. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a game show host for the same show, “Wheel of Fortune.”

3. Sajak had a brief acting stint and appeared in the 1982 comedy film “Airplane II: The Sequel.”

4. He is an avid fan of hockey and is a part-owner of the NHL team, the Nashville Predators.

5. Pat Sajak has written several columns for the conservative magazine “Human Events.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pat Sajak

1. “You know, when you’re in your 20s, you think you know everything. But when you’re in your 60s, you know you don’t know everything.”

2. “Working on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has been a wonderful experience. I enjoy meeting the contestants and being a part of their big moment.”

3. “It’s a fun job. I’ve been very lucky.”

4. “I’m not a big fan of political correctness, and I think humor plays an important role in our society.”

5. “I’ve been incredibly blessed to have a job that I enjoy for so many years.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Pat Sajak’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $70 million.

Children

Pat Sajak has two children with his wife, Lesly Brown: a son named Patrick Michael James Sajak, born in 1990, and a daughter named Maggie Marie Sajak, born in 1995. Maggie Sajak has pursued a career in country music and has also made appearances on “Wheel of Fortune.”