Most Recent Role: Announcer (1975-1982; 1989-current) on Wheel of Fortune
Alias Name(s): Charles O'Donnell
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthday: 8-12-1932
Alias Name(s): Charles O'Donnell
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthday: 8-12-1932
Most Recent Appearance
Season 2007-08: Episode 195
Friday 6 June 2008 on Syndicated
25th Year of Wheel of Fortune Theme of the Week: Destination Relaxation Red> Yellow> Blue>
Charlie has been married to Ellen Lerner O'Donnell since May 7, 1989.
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He has four children. His son, Dennis O'Donnell, works in music publishing. His daughter, Patricia O'Donnell-Rough, manages the Instructional Media Collections and Services for UCLA. His son, Michael O'Donnell, is a set dresser for the movie industry. And his daughter, Bridgid O'Donnell, is a digital motion picture restoration artist.
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He is most famous as Dick Clark's announcer/sidekick on American Bandstand.
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Other Appearances
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$20,000 Pyramid
Announcer (1986-1987) |
America's Funniest Home Videos
Sub-Announcer (2004) |
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American Bandstand
Himself/Announcer (1958-1968) (uncredited) |
Card Sharks
Himself/Substitute Announcer (1980, 1986-1989) |
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Happening '68
Announcer (1968) |
Hot Potato
Announcer (1984) |
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American Bandstand
AB-1077: Ray Stevens / Charlie O'Donnell (guest host) Himself, guest host |
Batman (1966)
Green Ice TV Newsman |
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Batman (1966)
Deep Freeze TV Announcer |
Martin
I Don't Have the Heart Public Address Announcer |
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The Richard Pryor Show
(Episode 4) Unknown |
The Richard Pryor Show
(Episode 3) Unknown |
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