Charlie O'Donnell
Charlie O'Donnell Born Charles John O'Donnell ( 1932-08-12 ) August 12, 1932 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died November 1, 2010 (2010-11-01) (aged 78) Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Occupation Radio/television announcer Years active 1956–2010 Spouse(s) Ellen Children 4 Charles John O'Donnell (August 12, 1932 – November 1, 2010) was an American radio and television announcer, primarily known for his work on game shows. Among them, he was best known for Wheel of Fortune , where he worked from 1975 to 1980, and again from 1989 until his death. [1] Contents 1 Early career 2 Wheel of Fortune and other game shows 3 Death 4 References 5 External links Early career O'Donnell, a native Philadelphian, began his career as a teenager at WCHA in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. In 1956, he worked as program director at WHAT, a 250-watt R&B station in Philadelphia, where he discovered and launch...