Steve Wilkos is an American television personality, actor, and former Marine. He is best known for his work on The Jerry Springer Show, where he served as the security director from 1994 to 2007. Wilkos also hosted his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, from 2007 to 2020. In addition to his work on television, Wilkos has also acted in several films and television shows. In this article, we take a look at Steve Wilkos’ age, biography, net worth, family, awards, and height.
Steve Wilkos’ Biography
Steve Wilkos was born Stephen John Wilkos on March 9, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Northern Illinois University, where he earned a degree in police science. Wilkos served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982 to 1991, achieving the rank of sergeant. After leaving the Marines, Wilkos worked as a police officer in Chicago before joining The Jerry Springer Show in 1994 as the show’s security director. He remained in this role until 2007.
In 2007, Wilkos began hosting his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which aired on NBC until 2020. Wilkos has also acted in several films and television shows, including the films The Wrestler, The Dictator, and The Campaign, as well as the television shows Law & Order, NYPD Blue, and The Office.
Steve Wilkos’ Net Worth
With a career spanning over 25 years, Wilkos has amassed a considerable net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Wilkos’ net worth is estimated to be around $15 million. His salary for The Steve Wilkos Show is also estimated to be around $2 million per year.
Steve Wilkos’ Awards and Family
Wilkos has won several awards for his work on television, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 2009. He is married to Rachelle Consiglio and has two children, Jack and Allison. He also has a stepson from his wife’s first marriage.
Wilkos stands at a height of 6 feet and 4 inches (1.93 meters).
Steve Wilkos is an American television personality, actor, and former Marine. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has accumulated a net worth of around $15 million and won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Wilkos is married to Rachelle Consiglio and has two children, Jack and Allison, as well as a stepson from his wife’s first marriage. He stands at a height of 6 feet and 4 inches (1.93 meters).