Maury Povich is an American journalist best known for playing Host in A Current Affair.
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10 Quick Facts About Maury Povich
- Full Name: Maury Povich
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Known For: The television show A Current Affair
- Current Role: Retired TV host and journalist
- Date of Birth: January 17, 1939
- Age: 87 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Connie Chung
Maury Povich Age
Maury Povich is about 87 years old as of 2026. Maury Povich was born in 1939.
Maury Povich Height
Maury Povich stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
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 and FOX Broadcasting Company.
Rise to Fame
Maury Povich rose to prominence for his role on the television show A Current Affair.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes A Current Affair and Maury.
- TV Show: A Current Affair (Host, 1986-1990) — Influential tabloid news program
- TV Show: Maury (Host, 1991-2022) — Long-running syndicated talk show known for its paternity test segments
Awards & Achievements
- Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award — NATAS — Contributions to television
Maury Povich Net Worth
Maury Povich's net worth is estimated to be between 80000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
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:
- David Povich
- Lynn Povich
- Children:
- Susan Anne Povich (1963)
- Amy Joyce Povich (1967)
- 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
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Shirley Povich
- Mother: Ethyl Friedman
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Connie Chung
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Connie Chung(Spouse • Wife and fellow journalist)
