Johnny Gilbert

John L. Gilbert III (born July 13, 1928) is an American television personality and actor. He worked mainly on television game shows. He was a nightclub singer and entertainer before becoming an announced for television game shows. He is known for his work as the announcer and audience host for the syndicated version of the quiz show "Jeopardy!" since its revival in 1984. 
Gilbert was born in Newport News, Virginia.
In 2017 Gilbert was honored by the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest career as a game show announcer for a single show, after 32 years with Jeopardy.