Jerry Penacoli is an American journalist best known for playing Correspondent and host in Extra.
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Best Known For:The television show Extra
10 Quick Facts About Jerry Penacoli
- Full Name: Jerry Penacoli
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and host
- Known For: The television show Extra
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1956
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: TV Host and Reporter
- Beats: Entertainment
Jerry Penacoli Age
Jerry Penacoli is about 70 years old as of 2026. Jerry Penacoli was born in 1956.
Education
He attended University of Bridgeport, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and theater.
- University of Bridgeport
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and theater
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
Jerry Penacoli's career includes news and reporting roles with WFLA-TV, a television station and Hard Copy.
Organization: WFLA-TV
Role: Daytime co-host
Period: 2013 onward
Details: Tampa, Florida · Began co-hosting the syndicated Daytime program in February 2013; current tenure not confirmed
Organization: Hard Copy
Role: Entertainment reporter
Period: 1996–1999
Organization: KYW-TV
Role: Evening news anchor
Period: 1980s–1990
Details: Philadelphia
Organization: Extra
Role: Entertainment correspondent and host
Details: Worked with the syndicated entertainment news program for approximately two decades
Organization: WTVJ-TV
Role: Television presenter
Details: Miami, Florida
Rise to Fame
Jerry Penacoli rose to prominence for his role on the television show Daytime.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Daytime, Hard Copy, and Extra.
- TV Show: Daytime (Co-host, From 2013)
- TV Show: Hard Copy (Reporter, 1996-1999)
- TV Show: Extra (Correspondent and host)
- TV Show: E! News Live (Presenter)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jerry Penacoli
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: July 9
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
