Maury Povich is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Maury.
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Best Known For:The television show Maury
Breakthrough:Became original host of Panorama on WTTG in 1967
10 Quick Facts About Maury Povich
- Full Name: Maury Povich
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and 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
- Specialization: TV Host, Talk Show Host, and Journalist
Maury Povich Age
Maury Povich is about 87 years old as of 2026. Maury Povich was born in 1939.
Education
He attended University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Television Journalism.
- University of Pennsylvania
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Television Journalism
- Period: 1962
Career & Work
Maury Povich's career includes news and reporting roles with NBCUniversal / Paramount and FOX / WNYW.
Organization: NBCUniversal / Paramount
Role: Host
Period: 1991–2022
Organization: FOX / WNYW
Role: Host
Period: 1986–1990
Details: New York
Organization: WTTG
Role: Host and Anchor
Period: 1967–1986
Details: Host of Panorama; news and sports reporting
Rise to Fame
Maury Povich rose to prominence for his role on the television show Maury.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Maury and A Current Affair.
- TV Show: Maury (Host, 1991-2022) — 31 seasons; known for paternity test segments
- TV Show: A Current Affair (Host, 1986-1990) — Tabloid infotainment program
Maury Povich Family & Relationships
Maury Povich is married to Connie Chung. He has 3 children, including Susan Anne Povich and Amy Joyce Povich.
- Father: Shirley Povich
- Mother: Ethyl Friedman
- Siblings:
- Lynn Povich
- Children:
- Susan Anne Povich
- Amy Joyce Povich
- Matthew Jay Povich (1995)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Maury Povich
- Popular As: Maurice Richard Povich
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
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 Friedman
- Siblings: Lynn Povich
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Connie Chung
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Connie Chung(Spouse)
- Shirley Povich (Parent • Father; Washington Post sportswriter)
