Tom Bodett
Thomas Edward Bodett
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Who is this?
Thomas Edward Bodett ( boh-DET; born February 23, 1955) is an American author, voice actor, woodworker 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."
Career
- 1955Born
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Champaign
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: writer, radio personality, children's writer, voice actor
What happened recently
After 39 years together, Tom Bodett and Motel 6 are in the midst of an ugly divorce
Motel 6 spokesman Tom Bodett sues chain for using his name, voice without permission
Chick-fil-A cows, Motel 6's Tom Bodett lift Dallas' Stan Richards to ad hall of fame
30 Years Later, Motel 6 and Tom Bodett Are Still Cranking Out the World's Best Radio Ads
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