Pat Sajak entered the media world with the encouragement of his broadcasting instructor, which later landed his service at WEDC Radio Station. The footsteps he took in his high school years led him to surmount the height of success and fame as a host of NBC's game show, Wheel of Fortune in 1983.
From a consistent career progression, Pat has managed to win three Emmys alongside imprinting a star on Hollywood's walk of fame in his name. There's more to find on Pat Sajak.
Pat Sajak Brief Wiki
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Date of Birth: 1946 Birthday: 26 October |
Nationality: American |
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Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois |
Ethnicity: White |
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Age: 73-Year-Old |
Height: 5 feet 10 inches |
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Birth Name: Patrick Leonard Sajdak |
Net Worth: $70 Million ($15 million salaries) |
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Occupation: Media Personality/ Actor/ Game Show Host |
Partners: Sherrill Sajak (ex-wife) (1979-1986), Lesly Brown (1989-present)/ 2 Children |
Pat Sajak Is Married Twice; Wife Details
Wheel of Fortune's host, Pat Sajak, has been married two times throughout his life.
Previously, Pat was married to his first wife Sherrill Sajak. The former couple who tied a knot in 1979 was in a marital relationship for seven years before they got into divorce in 1986.
After three years of his split from Sherill, Sajak moved onto another relationship and shared a wedding vows with an actress, Lesly Brown, on 31 December 1989. Their grand wedding ceremony comprised of forty minutes was officiated at Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis, Maryland.
More than one hundred and fifty guests attended the ceremony, where they witnessed Pat and his wife Lesly sharing the wedding vows.
Pat Sajak with his current wife, Lesly Brown (©: Jerritt Clark/WireImage)
In the course of their three decades of relationship, Pat and Lesly have welcomed two children. They added a new family member, a son named Patrick Michael James Sajak on 22 September 1990.
Within five years, their daughter named Maggie Marie Sajak was born on 5 January 1995.
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Daughter Maggie Is A Country Singer
Pat Sajak's daughter, Maggie, is a music lover who started playing guitar at the age of twelve. She also plays other musical instruments, such as piano, mandolin, and ukelele.
Till the date, the 23-year-old aspiring country singer, Maggie, has released three singles, namely If I Was Gonna Go, Wild Boy, and Pretty on the Inside. Also, her song named 'First Kiss' got featured in a CMT Show.
Facts On Pat Sajak's Net Worth And Salary
The TV personality and actor Pat Sajak's net worth has been estimated in the amount of $70 million. Reportedly, Pat earns an annual salary of $15 million as a host of NBC's Wheel of Fortune. He has been engaged as weatherman, television personality, game show host, as well as an actor throughout the years.
Pat started his career as a news anchor at the local radio station WEDC while attending Columbia College Chicago. Later, in 1968, he joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and deejayed on Armed Forces Radio throughout his service.
Apart from that, Pat has served at KNBC-TV in Los Angeles (1977) and the Wheel of Fortune (1983).
As an actor, Pat has appeared in the TV shows like Fresh Off the Boat, Sullivan & Son, The King of Queens, and The Larry Sanders Show.