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My Take
What strikes me about Howard Finkel is how he turned a supporting role into something iconic. He never needed a finishing move to leave a mark; a single ring announcement could lift an entire arena. As WWE's longest-serving employee across four decades, he embodied the unglamorous loyalty that holds an organization together. I find his story more compelling than many headline stars, precisely because it celebrates craft over spectacle. His Hall of Fame inductions feel earned, not ceremonial. When he passed in 2020, wrestling lost a voice that defined an era, and I still hear it whenever I picture a packed Madison Square Garden.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Howard Finkel
- Name (Japanese)
- ハワード・フィンケル
- Reading
- はわーど・ふぃんける
- Born
- June 7, 1950 – April 16, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- manager / journalist / professional wrestling ring announcer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2009 WWE Hall of Fame
- 2018 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Finkel born?
June 7, 1950 – April 16, 2020.
Where is Howard Finkel from?
Howard Finkel is from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What does Howard Finkel do?
Howard Finkel works as manager, journalist, professional wrestling ring announcer.
How tall is Howard Finkel?
Howard Finkel is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.