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| Randy West | |
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| Born | September 29, 1953 New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Announcer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Randy West (born September 29, 1953) is an American television personality born in New York, and best known for his work on game shows. He has been an announcer on American television game shows since 1990, with credits including Supermarket Sweep, Trivial Pursuit, Hollywood Showdown, and a substitute role on The Price Is Right, including primetime specials. He continues with the show's live stage version, The Price Is Right - LIVE, that plays at Harrah's Hotels and Casinos across the United States. As of August 2009, he is on hiatus from the show.
West's voice has also been heard on talk shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Chuck Woolery Show, comedy programs such as The Andy Dick Show, award shows including the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, sitcoms such as It's Garry Shandling's Show, as narrator on informational programs including the Court TV series Hollywood and Crime, and specials including Game Show Moments Gone Bananas known as "Mr. Game Show" and several The Price Is Right prime time Million Dollar Spectaculars.
West was mentored through the early years of his broadcasting career by the legendary television game show announcer Johnny Olson after they met in 1971 on the set of the syndicated version of What's My Line?. Following Johnny's death in 1985, the Olson family entrusted Randy with the many mementos, photos, clippings, awards and scripts that Johnny had saved during his 50+ year career in broadcasting. An extensive tribute to Johnny Olson is included at West's personal web site, as is a separate tribute to Rod Roddy, who died in 2003. West has since authored a biography of Olson, entitled Johnny Olson: A Voice in Time.
Before West began finding success in game shows, he appeared as a contestant on several shows, including the syndicated version of What's My Line?, To Tell the Truth, Press Your Luck, All Star Blitz, Sweethearts, and Face the Music. West was also the last champion on Hit Man, though he did not win the $10,000 top prize.
Randy is the announcer for the second season of The Newlywed Game with Carnie Wilson. .
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| Preceded by Burton Richardson 2002 |
The Price Is Right announcer Primetime Alternated with Rod Roddy 2002-2004 |
Succeeded by Rich Fields 2004-present |
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