Jerry Penacoli is an American journalist and co-host for WFLA-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Daytime
Breakthrough:Became a national entertainment figure as a host on 'Extra' for over 20 years
10 Quick Facts About Jerry Penacoli
- Full Name: Jerry Penacoli
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and host
- Known For: The television program Daytime
- Current Role: Co-host
- Current Employer: WFLA-TV
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1956
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Specialization: TV Host and Reporter
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 Communications.
- University of Bridgeport
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Communications
- Period: Graduated 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: Co-host
Period: 2013–Present
Details: Tampa, FL
Organization: Hard Copy
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1996–1999
Organization: Extra
Role: Correspondent/Host
Period: 20 years
Details: Served as a correspondent and host for the syndicated magazine show for two decades.
Rise to Fame
Jerry Penacoli rose to prominence for his role on the television show Extra.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Extra (Host) — Long-running entertainment news program
Lesser Known Facts
- Penacoli is an accomplished artist in his spare time and resides in the Tampa Bay area.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jerry Penacoli
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1956
- Age: 69
- Birthday: July 9
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
