Steve Wilkos Biography

Fast Facts

• Began working for the Chicago Police Department in 1990
• His television debut came when "The Jerry Springer Show" began recruiting off-duty Chicago police officers as
• Wilkos joined the United States Marine Corps after graduating from Chicago's Lane Technical High School in 1982
• Quote: "Sometimes as a police officer, when we're arresting people, they're gonna fight back․ Most of the guests on the Springer show are not gonna fight us․"
• Known for his acerbic and head-on approach at resolving disputes
• Wrestled with Maryland Championship Wrestling during a hiatus of "The Jerry Springer Show․"