Joy Behar is an American journalist and co-host of 'the View' for ABC.
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Best Known For:The television program The View
Breakthrough:Became an original co-host of ABC's daytime talk show 'The View' in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Joy Behar
- Full Name: Joy Behar
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program The View
- Current Employer: ABC
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1942
- Age: 83 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Steve Janowitz
Joy Behar Age
Joy Behar is about 84 years old as of 2026. Joy Behar was born in 1942.
Joy Behar Height
Joy Behar stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Queens College and Stony Brook University.
- Queens College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Sociology
- Period: 1964
- Stony Brook University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: English Education
- Period: 1966
Career & Work
Joy Behar's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with HLN and ABC.
Organization: HLN
Role: Host
Period: 2009–2011
Organization: ABC
Role: Co-host
Period: since 1997
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Joy Behar rose to prominence for her role on the television show The View.
Notable Works
- TV Show: The View (Co-host, 1997-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Talk Show Host
Joy Behar Family & Relationships
Joy Behar is married to Steve Janowitz. She has 1 child, Eve Behar.
- Father: Gino Occhiuto
- Mother: Rose Behar
- Children:
- Eve Behar (1970)
Lesser Known Facts
- Before her comedy career, she worked as a high school English teacher.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joy Behar
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1942
- Age: 83
- Birthday: October 7
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Red
Family & Relationships
- Father: Gino Occhiuto
- Mother: Rose Behar
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Steve Janowitz
- Children: Eve Behar
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Steve Janowitz (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joyvbehar/
