Jerry Springer Biography
Jerry Springer (Gerald Norman Springer) an American talk show host, known for his tabloid talk show, The Jerry Springer Show. He previously served as a mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. This show came to him with hard work and political expertise that he inculcated in his substantial career in the politics of Ohio.
Jerry Springer Age
Springer was born on the 13th of February 1944 in London Underground station of High gate.
Jerry Springer Career
Springer met New York Senator, Robert Kennedy during a social event. He was then signed by him to do his presidential campaign but Kennedy was later assassinated. Kennedy’s assassination left him so traumatized and he decided to carry on with Kennedy’s political ideology.
He started off working at Frost & Jacobs law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio. He then became the leader of the movement to lower the voting age from 21 to 18, while he was still working at the law firm. This concluded in his Senate Judiciary Committee’s authentication supporting the sanction of the Amendment.
He later contested for Congress in Ohio and was already established Republican politician, Donald Clancy. In the following year, he was elected to the Cincinnati city council. He then resigns from the Cincinnati city council in 1974 on the grounds that he had hired a prostitute.
Jerry came clean in the press about it and political analysts at the time predicted that his political career was over. He was elected the mayor of the Cincinnati, after serving five terms with the Cincinnati city council in 1971. Additionally, He served as a mayor the mayor for two terms. He contested for the position of Governor of Ohio in 1982.
Unfortunately, he did not win that one and instead signed on with Cincinnati NBC affiliate, WLWT, as a political reporter and commentator. He was named as the primary news anchor and Managing Editor and in two years, he later became 1st news anchor of Cincinnati. He won ten local Emmy Awards for his nightly commentaries.
Jerry Springer Salary
Springer’s annual salary range between $7, 000000 -$10, 000000.
Jerry Springer Net Worth
Springer has an estimated net worth of $75 million.
The Jerry Springer Show
Jerry’s show ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ first aired in 1991. It was designed by WLWT and addressed topics like homelessness and gun politics. His show was given a new image after three years, by addressing tabloid sensationalized topics, to popularize it. He hosted a David Letterman-style talk show in the UK for Channel 5, named ‘Late Night with Jerry Springer’.
He was well hosted the UK version of ‘Greed’ during the same time from 2000 to 2001. The British version of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ was launched, titled ‘The Springer Show’ In 2005. It gained a lot of popularity even though it was a subdued version of the original. He as well hosted ‘Springer on the Radio’ in the same year. His image as a witty host hosted Miss Universe 2008 and also guest-hosted for WWE Raw at Wells Fargo.
Jerry Springer Family
He was born to his parents, Margot his mother, who was a bank Clark and his father Richard Springer who ran a shoe shop. His parents were Jewish refugees who had escaped from Landsberg a der Warthe, Germany. He emigrated with his parents to the United States, settling in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York.
Jerry Springer Wife
Springer married Micki Velton back in 1973. Together they were has a lovely daughter Katie Springer (born 1976. The duo ended their marriage in divorce in 1994. Currently, he lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. He also has residences in Sarasota, Florida, U.S. and Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Jerry Springer Daughter
Springer with his divorce wife Micki Velton had one daughter, Katie Springer born in 1976. However, she was born legally blind, deaf in one ear, and without nasal passages. Fortunately, the family decided never to give up and do everything possible to help their baby girl. Now, she is doing great, living her life to the fullest.
Jerry Springer Education
Jerry enrolled at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana and studied Bachelor of Arts, he majored in political science. In 1968 he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern University.
Jerry Springer Movie
- 2015- Sharknado
- 2014- Pay 2 Play
- 2011 -Dumbstruck
- 2007 The Good Night
- 2004 The Defender
- 2003 Citizen Verdict
- 1999 Austin Powers:
- Jerry Springer GIF Chant