Joe Benigno Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Joe Benigno is an American journalist best known for playing Co-host in Joe & Evan.

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Best Known For:The television program Oh the Pain

Breakthrough:Won a guest-hosting contest on WFAN, leading to a professional radio career in 1994

Full Name: Joe Benigno
Nationality: American
Profession: Radio host,radio personality,podcast host,,commentator,analyst
Known For: The television program Oh the Pain
Date of Birth: September 26, 1953
Age: 72 years old
Place of Birth: Garfield, New Jersey
Popular As: Joe from Saddle River
Specialization: Radio Host / Radio Personality, Podcast Host, and Commentator / Analyst
Notable Work: Joe & Evan

Joe Benigno is about 73 years old as of 2026. Joe Benigno was born in 1953.

He attended Franklin College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.

Franklin College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Period: 1975

Joe Benigno's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WFAN and SNY.

Organization: WFAN

Role: Radio Host

Period: 1995–2020

Details: New York City · Longtime host of the midday and afternoon drive shows.

Organization: SNY

Role: Co-host

Joe Benigno rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Joe & Evan.

Notable media work includes Oh the Pain and Joe & Evan.

Radio Program: Joe & Evan (Co-host, 2007-2020) — Popular sports talk show on WFAN

Before his radio career, he was a frequent caller to WFAN known as 'Joe from Saddle River'.
Benigno is of Italian descent and frequently makes fun of his likeness to Count Dracula.