The estimated nett worth of Gerald Norman “Jerry” Springer is $75 million. Springer was created at the Highgate Underground Station in London, which at the time served as a German bomb shelter. His parents were Richard Springer, the proprietor of the shoe store, and Margot Kallmann, a bank teller. They relocated to Kew Gardens, Queens, New York, after the war, and Jerry attended Forest Hills High School there. He began a career in politics after receiving degrees from Tulane University and North-west University in 1965 and 1968, respectively. After Robert Kennedy was shot and killed, he started practising law in Cincinnati. He continued to engage in politics and did side jobs in television as a political analyst, news anchor, and other positions. In 1971, Jerry won a seat on the Cincinnati city council.
Jerry is best known for being the host of the political chat show for tabloids, The Jerry Springer Show, which debuted in 1991. Jerry and his producer didn’t give the show a makeover into its current, more well-liked format until 1994. By 1998, it had over 6.7 million viewers and was outperforming the Oprah Winfrey Show in many cities. Due to this, he is now widely recognised in American popular culture, with appearances and references in everything from Austin Powers to the Simpsons.
STATISTICS
Source of Wealth:
TV Shows, Political Career
Age:
75
Birth Place:
Highgate, London, England, U.K
Marital Status:
Married (Micki Velton)
Full Name:
Gerald Norman “Jerry” Springer
Nationality:
English, American
Date of Birth:
February 13, 1944
Ethnicity:
American
Occupation:
TV Show Host, Former Politician
Education:
Northwestern University School of Law, Tulane University, Forest Hills High School
Children:
Katie Springer
Jerry Springer Earnings
Earnings 2007
Salary 2007Salary earned for hosting “America’s Got Talent”
$2,800,000Salary 2007Annual salary from “The Jerry Springer Show” in 2007$3,500,000Earnings 2006
Salary 2006Salary earned from his appearance in “Dancing With The Stars”$3,750,000
