Randy West
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- This article is about the game show announcer. For the adult film actor, see Randy West (porn star). For the radio DJ, see Randi West
Randy West (born in New York, USA) has been an announcer on American television game shows since 1990. His credits include Supermarket Sweep, Trivial Pursuit, Hollywood Showdown, Weakest Link, 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.
Randy'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 and several The Price Is Right prime time Million Dollar Spectaculars.
Randy 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.
Before Randy 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. Randy was also the last champion on Hit Man (Blockbusters had a contestant named Randy West, who appeared on the show in 1981, but was not the same person as the game show announcer who shares his name)
