Steve Wilkos
Birth Name:
Steven John Wilkos
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Producer
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․"