Best Known For:The television program The Great Chicago Quiz Show
Breakthrough:Gained prominence for his popular architecture and history specials on WTTW Chicago in 1995
10 Quick Facts About Geoffrey Baer
- Full Name: Geoffrey Baer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program The Great Chicago Quiz Show
- Current Employer: WTTW
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amelia Kohm
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Notable Work: Chicago by Boat
Geoffrey Baer Age
Geoffrey Baer's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Popularity
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Miami University and Northwestern University.
- Miami University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Radio, Television, and Film
- Northwestern University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Theatre
Career & Work
Geoffrey Baer's career includes acting and entertainment roles with WTTW.
Organization: WTTW
Role: Host and Producer
Period: 1989–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Rise to Fame
Geoffrey Baer rose to prominence for his role on the television show Chicago by Boat.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Chicago by Boat and 10 That Changed America.
- TV Show: Chicago by Boat (Host, 1995) — First architecture tour special
- TV Show: 10 That Changed America (Host, 2013-2018) — National PBS series
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Multiple Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards
Geoffrey Baer Family & Relationships
Geoffrey Baer is married to Amelia Kohm.
Lesser Known Facts
- Baer is a certified volunteer docent for the Chicago Architecture Center.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Geoffrey Baer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amelia Kohm
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Amelia Kohm (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/geoffreybaer
