George Gray He is best known for his “Come on down” proclamation. The price is right But there is more to a broadcaster than meets the eye.
Gray was born in the suburbs of St. Louis, and later moved to Tucson, Arizona, for high school and college. After graduating from the University of Arizona, he worked as a comedian and stand-up actor. Gray also dabbled in acting before turning to hosting.
after Rich fields He revealed in 2010 that he would never be the same again The price is rightAnnouncer Gray and several others were selected as rotating announcers for the game show. The following year, Gray officially got the gig.
“I never thought I would be (advertising the price is right).” “I mean it's crazy,” Gray said in a December 2020 interview Hosts at home. “When I was ready for the job, I just thought, ‘Well, the thing to do is to do what I do.’”
Keep scrolling for five things to know about Gray:
Gray has hosted other game shows
Before becoming The price is rightA beloved broadcaster, Gray has hosted many others Game offers. His first hosting gig was for a Fox Movie Channel series Friday Nights FXM. Gray then went into co-hosting Movies for guys who love movies on TBS.
In 2001, Gray joined Junkyard Wars as host of the first season, for which he received his first Emmy nomination. Gray also hosted Extreme gong, The weakest link, Greek National Lampoon Games, $25 million scam, I will do anything and What's with this house?.
Gray had his own viral “The Price is Right” moment
During the January 2015 episode of The price is rightGray was describing the treadmill while on the machine. He decided to run backwards so the camera could see him and Gray eventually fell while trying to get down. Despite his faltering, Gray decided the show must go on and continued to announce from the floor.
“Aspirin not included,” he joked in the clip that eventually went viral.
Gray has had 3 heart attacks
George Gray.
See Faye/Cover PhotosIn April 2020, Gray was hospitalized with chest pains. He suffered a heart attack and had a stent fitted. The stent failed and Gray had a second heart attack. Then he got an extra brace. While in the hospital, Gray suffered a third heart attack. Instead of having a third stent placed, Gray underwent a quadruple bypass. Gray returned to work five months later.
Gray is going through a divorce
Gray made headlines in January 2025 after I filed for divorce From the wife Britney Green After five years of marriage. According to court documents he obtained Us WeeklyGray listed the couple's separation date as August 1, 2024. He cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split.
Broadcaster later He told TMZ that his split from Green was amicable and that the couple was consulting to work on their marriage.
Gray is an avid vintage collector
Outside of his professional life, Gray is passionate about all things vintage. In his house, he has a series of old pinball machines and video games. He also has several classic cars including a 1972 Corvette.
