Jerry Springer

Date of Birth: February 13, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Gerald Norman “Jerry” Springer was a British-American television presenter, actor, and former politician. Born on February 13, 1944, in Highgate, London, England, Springer is best known for hosting the tabloid talk show “The Jerry Springer Show,” which ran from 1991 to 2018. His family emigrated to the United States when he was five, settling in Queens, New York. Jerry earned a political science degree from Tulane University and a law degree from Northwestern University. Springer’s early career began in politics; he worked as a campaign adviser to Robert F. Kennedy and served as the mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978. His entry into television came after his mayoral term, initially as a political commentator and later as a news anchor. However, it was “The Jerry Springer Show” that catapulted him to international fame. The show was known for its controversial and often outrageous content, drawing both criticism and massive viewership. Jerry Springer also dabbled in acting and appeared in various television series and movies. He even competed on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2006. Beyond his television career, Springer was an advocate for various social issues and often reflected on his complex legacy in the media industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Jerry Springer

1. Jerry Springer’s parents were German-Jewish refugees who fled to Britain during World War II.

2. Before his television career, Springer served as a councilman and mayor in Cincinnati, Ohio.

3. “The Jerry Springer Show” was originally a politically-oriented talk show before shifting to its more sensational format.

4. Springer once hosted “America’s Got Talent” from 2007 to 2008.

5. He holds a law degree from Northwestern University, which he earned in 1968.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jerry Springer

1. “Take care of yourself, and each other.”

2. “The energy of the show is very much the energy of real life.”

3. “It’s just a show. It’s not the end of Western Civilization. It’s chewing gum.”

4. “I always tell people I went to the University of Cincinnati, and I got a Ph.D. in the streets.”

5. “People who are different are often the ones who change the world.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jerry Springer’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $60 million.

Children

Jerry Springer has one daughter, Katie Springer, born in 1976. Katie was born legally blind, deaf in one ear, and without nasal passages, but she has led an inspiring and fulfilling life.