Steve Wilkos | |
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 Wilkos before a show-taping in 2011 | |
| Born | Steven John Wilkos March 9, 1964 |
| Occupation | Talk show host |
| Years active | 1982–1989 (Marine) 1990–2002 (Police officer) 1994–2007 (Director of Security - The Jerry Springer Show) 2007–present (Television host) |
| Known for | Jerry Springer and The Steve Wilkos Show |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1982–1989 |
| Rank |  Sergeant (E-5) |
| Unit | 7th Comm Battalion, Okinawa MCB Quantico, Virginia MACG-48, Illinois MCRD Parris Island |
| Battles / wars | Cold War
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| Website | www.stevewilkos.com |
Steven John Wilkos (/ˈwɪlkoʊs/; born March 9, 1964) is an American television personality and former law enforcement officer with the Chicago Police Department.[1] He has been hosting The Steve Wilkos Show since 2007, and was director of security on Jerry Springer from 1994 to 2007. He had previously substituted for Springer as host on several occasions before being given his own talk show.
- ^ Weller, Sam (1998-01-12). "Talk Toughs". Weekly Wire. Retrieved 2007-12-15.