Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Sajak began his career in broadcasting at a local radio station, later serving as a disc jockey during the Vietnam War for the American Forces Vietnam Network. Pat Sajak Reflects on Hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ for 40 Years (Exclusive) 'RHUGT: RHONY Legacy's Kristen Taekman Watches 'Scary Island' for First Time! (Exclusive) 'Married at First Sight': Emily's Friends Grill Brennan About His Motives (Exclusive) How Taylor Swift Dominated 2023: ‘Eras’ Tour, Travis Kelce and More! Bradley Cooper Schools 'Maestro' Co-Star Carey Mulligan on Philly Cheesesteaks (Exclusive) Andre Braugher, 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star, Dead at 61 Hilary Duff Reveals She's Expecting Baby No. Pat Sajak (/ s e d k / SAY-jak born Patrick Leonard Sajdak, October 26, 1946) is an American television personality and game show host.
