Irv Gikofsky is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist for WPIX.
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Best Known For:The television program PIX11 News
Breakthrough:Gained fame as the primary weather reporter for WPIX in New York in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Irv Gikofsky
- Full Name: Irv Gikofsky
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program PIX11 News
- Current Employer: WPIX
- Date of Birth: May 10, 1945
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, NY
- Popular As: Mr. G
- Beats: Weather
Irv Gikofsky Age
Irv Gikofsky is about 81 years old as of 2026. Irv Gikofsky was born in 1945.
Education
He attended Hofstra University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Hofstra University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Irv Gikofsky's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WPIX and WCBS-TV-TV, a television station.
Organization: WPIX
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 1993–Present
Details: New York
Organization: WCBS-TV-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 1977–1993
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Irv Gikofsky rose to prominence for his role on the television show PIX11 News Weather.
Notable Works
- TV Show: PIX11 News Weather (Meteorologist)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Weather Casting
Lesser Known Facts
- He began his career as a teacher at PS 134 in the Bronx before entering broadcasting.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Irv Gikofsky
- Popular As: Mr. G
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 10, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: May 10
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, NY
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$266,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $364,000–$5,193,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
