Ernie Johnson is a household name in North American and international sportscasting. His reputation precedes him, given that he serves as a television voice for one of the most popular sports leagues in the United States of America, Major League Baseball, which is a part of TBS. He also has a role with TNT, where he hosts the Inside the NBA show. Ernie also co-covers the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, which is broadcast on Turner and CBS.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Ernie Johnson |
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| Real Name/Full Name: | Ernest Thorwald Johnson, Jr. |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 66 years old |
| Birth Date: | 7 August 1956 |
| Birth Place: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Weight: | 80 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Cheryl Johnson (m. 1982) |
| Children: | Yes (Michael Johnson, Carmen Johnson, Maggie Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Eric Johnson, Allison Johnson) |
| Profession: | sportscaster for Turner Sports and CBS Sports |
| Net Worth in 2023: | $2 million |
Ernie Johnson Biography
Ernest Thorwald “Ernie” Johnson Jr was born on August 7, 1956. There appears to be some disagreement about his official date of birth, with some websites stating it was on November 5, 1956. He was born in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born to Ernie Johnson Sr., a former Major League Baseball pitcher who worked as a play-by-play announcer. Johnson Jr. married Cheryl on August 21, 1982, and the couple has been married ever since. The couple has four children.
