Maury Povich is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Maury.
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Best Known For:The television program On Par with Maury Povich
Breakthrough:Launched The Maury Povich Show, later renamed Maury in 1991
10 Quick Facts About Maury Povich
- Full Name: Maury Povich
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Current Role: Podcast host
- Date of Birth: January 17, 1939
- Age: 87 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Connie Chung
- Popular As: Maurice Richard Povich
Maury Povich Age
Maury Povich is about 87 years old as of 2026. Maury Povich was born in 1939.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Pennsylvania and Landon School.
- University of Pennsylvania
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1962
- Landon School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- Period: 1957
Career & Work
Maury Povich's career includes news and reporting roles with WTTG-TV, a television station and WWDC.
Role: Host of On Par with Maury Povich
Period: 2025–
Role: Host of Maury
Period: 1991–2022
Role: Host of A Current Affair
Period: 1986–1990
Organization: WTTG-TV
Role: Host of Panorama
Organization: WWDC
Role: Radio news reporter
Rise to Fame
Maury Povich rose to prominence for his role on the television show Maury.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Maury, On Par with Maury Povich, and A Current Affair.
Television
- TV Show: Maury (Host, 1991-2022)
- TV Show: A Current Affair (Host)
- TV Show: Panorama (Host)
Podcasts
- Podcast: On Par with Maury Povich (Host, 2025-)
Maury Povich Family & Relationships
Maury Povich is married to Connie Chung.
- Father: Shirley Povich
- Mother: Ethyl Povich
Personal Information
- Full Name: Maury Povich
- Popular As: Maurice Richard Povich
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 17, 1939
- Age: 87
- Birthday: January 17
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Family & Relationships
- Father: Shirley Povich
- Mother: Ethyl Povich
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Connie Chung
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
