
Steve Wilkos
Steven John 'Steve' Wilkos (born March 9, 1964) is an American TV talk show host, who created the NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution's nationally syndicated series The Steve Wilkos Show. A native of Chicago, Wilkos served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for almost seven years before joining the Chicago Police Department. For almost 12 years, he kept the streets of Chicago's volatile 14th District (Shakespeare) safe while moonlighting during his off hours on television. Wilkos retired from the police force in 2001 and now devotes himself full time to his family and his show. Prior to starting a show of his own, Wilkos filled in for Jerry Springer as host of the long-running The Jerry Springer Show on more than 50 episodes, using his law enforcement background and no-nonsense style to create his own identity as a talk show host. Wilkos' many achievements over the years includes earning three Prism Award nominations for raising awareness about substance abuse issues, serving as the host of The Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards and being asked to lend his voice for a cameo on The Simpsons. Wilkos has also appeared in several TV shows and films, includi…
Acting
- 2014Celebrity Name GameSelf1 ep.
- 2009Joy Behar: Say Anything!1 ep.
- 2009The Great Debate6 ep.
- 2008The Wendy Williams ShowSelf - Guest Host137 ep.
- 2007The Steve Wilkos ShowSelf - Host1486 ep.
- 1997Between BrothersThe Bouncer1 ep.
- 1995The Wayans Bros.Steve Wilkos (uncredited)1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2014Celebrity Name GameSelf1 ep.
- 2010Joy Behar: Say Anything!1 ep.
- 1999Between BrothersThe Bouncer1 ep.
- 1998The Wayans Bros.Steve Wilkos (uncredited)1 ep.