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Gus Johnson is a sports commentator. Gus Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States on August 10, 1967. That works out to 59 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy and Howard University.
My Take
Gus Johnson is a broadcaster who can raise my pulse with his voice alone. A Detroit native and Howard University graduate, he moved from CBS to Fox to become the lead play-by-play voice for college football and basketball, and he has roared through NBA playoff games too. What I love is the heat. In the closing moments of a tight game his voice cracks with pure adrenaline, and somehow that intensity transmits straight into the viewer. Calm precision is one way to call a game, but Johnson throws his whole heart into it, and that craftsman's passion is why I treasure him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gus Johnson
- Name (Japanese)
- ガス・ジョンソン
- Reading
- がす・じょんそん
- Born
- August 10, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- sports commentator
2. Background
- High school
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
- University
- Howard University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gus Johnson born?
Born August 10, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Gus Johnson from?
Gus Johnson is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Gus Johnson do?
Gus Johnson works as sports commentator.
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