How tall is Pat Sajak? 'Wheel of Fortune' host claims on-set tricks keep him from towering over guests
| Full Name | Patrick Leonard Sajdak |
| Age | 76 |
| Date of Birth | October 26, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 pounds) |
| Net Worth | Approx $80 million |
| Spouse | Sherrill Sajak (m. 1979; div. 1986) Lesly Brown (m. 1989) |
| Children | Patrick, Maggie |
| Military Career | American Forces Vietnam Network |
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 'Wheel of Fortune' fame Pat Sajak, who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a game show host, is reportedly 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) tall, as per IMDb.
Sajak has been nominated 19 times for the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host for his work on 'Wheel of Fortune', winning the award three times and was honored by the Guinness World Records in 2019.
Apart from being a noteworthy face in front of the camera, he had an acclaim-worthy military career and served during the Vietnam War.
Apparently, several individuals have questioned Pat Sajak's height, frequently comparing it to the statures of Vanna White, who has been a co-host of 'Wheel of Fortune' for decades, Ryan Seacrest, and even late CBS host Bob Barker.
How tall is Pat Sajak compared to Vanna White?
Vanna White, the iconic co-host of the long-running TV game show 'Wheel of Fortune', is 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) tall, making Pat Sajak around four inches taller.
However, White usually appears taller than Pat Sajak, thanks to her heels. 'Wheel of Fortune' is also known to make use of platforms to balance the height of participants and cast.
In a 2015 interview with WLKY, Sajak outlined the purpose of the technique used in the program and stated, "I would walk next to a great-grandmother on the show and I would walk next to her and people thought I was a jockey so now we are on risers and when they go up, I go up and we stay about the same size."
He also stated that some people believed Pat Sajak's height was only 4 ft 3 in (129 cm).
The 76-year-old presenter took to X (formerly Twitter) on June 12 that Season 41 would be his last one as a host on 'Wheel of Fortune'.
"Who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later? I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you." responded White.
When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later? I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you, @patsajak! https://t.co/yYmo3G0Dtb
— Vanna White (@TheVannaWhite) June 13, 2023
Pat Sajak's height compared to Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest, who'll be taking up the long-time host's 'Wheel of Fortune' duties in the upcoming seasons, is said to have a height between 5 ft 7 ½ in and 5 ft 8 in (173 cm), making Pat Sajak two or two and a half inches taller.
After Sajak's official tenure ends in 2024, Seacrest will take over, as per Fox News.
"There's no one better than Pat Sajak," said the 'American Idol' host, adding, "He is so smooth and seamless. He's beloved by the country. So I feel a lot of pressure. [But] I'm really excited. I can't wait to just give away a bunch of money to people every night," to ET.
Is Pat Sajak taller than Bob Barker?
Bob Barker, who had a height of 6 ft 1in (185 cm), stood about four inches taller than Pat Sajak.
Like Sajak, Barker was a long-time game show host best known for 'The Price is Right' and was a part of it for 35 years. The 99-year-old icon reportedly died in August due to Alzheimer's disease and other contributing factors, as per Today.
What role did Pat Sajak play during his time in the Vietnam War?
During the Vietnam War, Pat Sajak reportedly served in the US Army from 1968 to 1969. However, he didn't fight on the front lines.
Rather, the game show host was a disc jockey on the American Forces Vietnam Network. He signed on with "Good Morning Vietnam!" as is customary when hosting the Dawn Buster radio show almost every day of the week at 6 am from the American Forces Vietnam Network studios in Saigon.
One of the aspects of Sajak's life that he is most proud of is his military duty, especially his time spent in Vietnam, as per USO.org.