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Tom Bodett (Thomas Edward Bodett) was born on 23 February, 1955 in Champaign, Illinois, United States, is an Author, voice actor, radio host, columnist. Discover Tom Bodett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Thomas Edward Bodett |
| Occupation |
Author, voice actor, radio host, columnist |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
23 February, 1955 |
| Birthday |
23 February |
| Birthplace |
Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Author with the age 69 years old group.
Tom Bodett Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Tom Bodett height not available right now. We will update Tom Bodett's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Tom Bodett's Wife?
His wife is Rita A. Ramirez (m. 1997), Debi Hochstetler (m. 1978–1992)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Rita A. Ramirez (m. 1997), Debi Hochstetler (m. 1978–1992) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Tom Bodett Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tom Bodett worth at the age of 69 years old? Tom Bodett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Author. He is from United States. We have estimated
Tom Bodett's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Author |
Tom Bodett Social Network
Timeline
In November 2015, a new marketing campaign featuring Bodett's voice premiered, highlighted by TV and radio commercials touting the investment in and renovation of Motel 6 properties nationwide.
In 2015, he was interviewed as a guest on Episode 301 of Public Radio International's Live Wire Radio.
As of 2013, he is a contributor to The Bob Edwards Show on XMPR and a member of the stable of panelists on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, a National Public Radio news quiz show.
In 2005, Motel 6 began using Bodett for their wake-up calls. The chain hoped to bring a more personal touch to people's day by using their spokesperson's voice. Bodett was also featured on the first Motel 6 podcast, released for the holidays.
In 1999, Bodett started The Loose Leaf Book Company, a radio program that centered on author and book interviews, discussions, and dramatizations.
In 1999, Bodett published his first children's book, Williwaw!
Bodett hosted the public television program Travels on America's Historic Trails (1997), did the voice-over for "Mime Time" and the "Good Idea/Bad Idea" segments featuring Mr. Skullhead on Animaniacs, had a brief cameo in Pinky and the Brain, and narrated the direct-to-video Animaniacs movie Wakko's Wish (1999).
From 1993 to 1994, Bodett was also the spokesperson for Jamesway department stores in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and recorded radio commercials for it. A discount chain, Jamesway filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the fall of 1995 and closed at the end of the year.
As a broadcaster, Bodett hosted two radio programs, The End of the Road (1988 to 1990) and Bodett & Company (1993).
In 1986, Bodett was building houses in Homer, Alaska, and contributing to NPR's All Things Considered. A creative director at the Richards Group ad agency heard him on NPR and hired him to record a commercial for Motel 6. Bodett ad-libbed the famous line "We'll leave the light on for you" and has been the chain's spokesperson ever since. The director David Fowler hired him because Bodett "sound[ed] like the kind of person who stays there." Fowler said he thought, "Gosh, if I only had an account for a national budget motel brand with a sense of humor and humility, I could make a heck of an advertising campaign with this guy."
Thomas Edward Bodett (/b oʊ ˈ d ɛ t / boh-DET ; born February 23, 1955) is an American author, voice actor, and radio personality, primarily as a host, correspondent and panelist for a number of shows that air on National Public Radio (NPR). Since 1986, he has been the spokesman for the motel chain Motel 6, ending commercials with the phrase, "I'm Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we'll leave the light on for you."
Thomas Edward Bodett was born on February 23, 1955, in Champaign, Illinois, and raised in Sturgis, Michigan. As of 2013, he resided in Dummerston, Vermont, where he is a member of the town's board of selectmen.
