Ernie Johnson Jr. Wife, Family, Chidren, Parents, Net Worth

Ernie Johnson Jr. is a well-known American sportscaster and television personality. Johnson started his career in journalism as a news and sports reporter for a studio station in Macon, Georgia, and later worked for various television stations, covering sports and news events.

Johnson has been rewarded with multiple awards for his broadcasting work, including three Emmy Awards nominations. He is widely respected in the sports broadcasting industry for his professionalism and expertise.

When Was Ernie Johnson Born?

Ernie Thorwald Johnson Jr. was born on August 7, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Ernie’s parents are Ernie Johnson Sr. and Lois Denhard.

Ernie Sr. was a professional Major League Baseball player. After his retirement as a player, Ernie Sr. worked as a sports commentator.

After Ernie Senior’s retirement as a player, Ernie and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his 8 years old child, Ernie Jr.

There is no information about Ernie’s siblings.

Where Did Ernie Johnson Jr Go To College?

Ernie Johnson Jr. studied at the Marist School, a private Catholic High School located in Brookhaven, Georgia, U.S.A. At the age of 15, he got graduated there.

For his further studies, Ernie went to the University of Georgia and took journalism as a major. Ernie graduated from the University of Georgia in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts.

Ernie Johnson’s Career Overview

Ernie Johnson currently works as the studio host for TNT’s coverage of the NBA, including the network’s famous postgame studio show, inside the NBA.

Johnson has been working with Turner Sports since 1989 where he has got various roles, including calling Atlanta Braves baseball games and hosting Tuesday Fan Night and NBA TV’s Open Court.

Johnson has also worked as a play-by-play announcer for TNT’s coverage of the PGA Tour and TBS’s coverage of Major League Baseball.

Johnson has worked with various local news outlets including WAGQ-FM, WMAZ-TV, WSPA-TV, and WSB-TV. Ernie also worked as a lead studio host for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on TNT and college football on TBS from 2002-2006.

Johnson has been a lead studio host for the NCCA’s men’s basketball tournament on CBS/TBS/TNT/TruTV.

Ernie Johnson Jr. Married Life With Wife

Ernie Johnson Jr. has been blissfully married to Cheryl Johnson for more than four decades now.

His wife Cheryl is a licensed professional counselor who lives in Braselton, Georgia. Ernie's wife is also a brand ambassador for Street Grace.

Street Grace is a non-profit organization that works to eradicate commercial sexual exploitation of children using evidence-based demand reduction tactics.

As per wiki, Ernie and Cheryl met each other when they were very young and later got married on August 21, 1982.

Since then, Cheryl has been a constant support in Ernie's life.

How Many Children Does Ernie Johnson Have?

Ernie and Cheryl are parents to six children, two of their own and four adopted.

Their biological children are Eric Johnson and Maggie Johnson while Michael, Carmen, Ashley, and Allison are their adopted children.

Michael was adopted from Romania, Carmen from Paraguay, and Ashley and Allison from foster care.

Michael passed away on October 29, 2021. He had respiratory issues caused by a progressive form of muscular dystrophy. He was born with it which later took his life.

Michael was adopted in 1991 by Ernie and Cheryl. They knew about his health problems but thought of giving him another chance in his life. Ernie explained:-

"Nothing could have been further from the truth. In as understanding a tone as I could muster, I would explain we had adopted Michael not with an eye on what he would become, but for who he was – a neglected, forgotten child who deserved another chance."

The couple is happily living their life with their family at the moment.

Ernie and Cheryl are also grandparents. Their four grandkids are Amy Pruitt Johnson, Katie Johnson, Bennett Johnson, and Everett Johnson.

How Much Money Does Ernie Johnson Make?

Ernie Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be around $16 million as of 2023.

Ernie’s annual average salary is approximately $5 million. Ernie has been in the field of journalism for nearly five decades now and earns quite well.