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Geoffrey Baer Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 17, 2026: By Josphat G

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 Photo
Geoffrey Baer Photo

Geoffrey Baer Age

Geoffrey Baer's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Popularity
#12200 Most Popular
#12200 Overall #3637 in Media Personalities
Score: 71 Boosts: 0

Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.

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: $64,000–$280,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $370,000–$5,290,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Amelia Kohm (Spouse • Wife)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/geoffreybaer

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