Jimmy Hodson

Who is Jimmy Hodson?

American actor, narrator, and television host Jimmy Hodson was born in Orange, California, April 16, 1962. He is a former announcer on the long running syndicated TV show Divorce Court. Hodson narrates many movie trailers, commercials, shows and TV promos and has been the signature voice of Fox Soccer Channel since its inception in 2005.

In the past, Hodson was the announcer and comedy cast member on basketball legend Magic Johnson's short-lived late night talk show on Fox called The Magic Hour. Hodson's height of 6'-8" was instrumental in securing the job with Magic Johnson who liked the idea of a similarly tall announcer. Hodson appeared in a number of motion pictures and television shows, most notably Touched by an Angel on CBS, and many TV pilots.

Hodson began acting on stage and directing 8 mm films in 6th grade and longed to work in film and broadcasting. He would sneak onto studio lots and observe shows in production, as well as attend legitimate tapings of shows. His dreams began to come true when he was hired for his first TV and radio jobs while still a sophomore in college.

As a voice over actor Hodson has narrated thousands of commercials, promos, videos, shows in a career that began in 1980 while he was still in college and started working as a disc jockey at now defunct KYMS-FM in Orange County, California. Hodson has narrated many long form shows for National Geographic Channel, ESPN, Fine Living, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, PBS and more. He has been the voice of a few campaigns for Fox Sports, including Major League Baseball and College Football Saturday on FSN.