Jerry Springer

Biography

Jerry Springer was an American broadcaster and television host who became best known for a long-running tabloid talk show. Born in London during World War II, he was raised in Queens, New York City. He worked as a news anchor and commentator at WLWT, winning ten Regional Emmy Awards for his commentaries. In 1991 he began hosting The Jerry Springer Show, which started as a conventional talk show before being revamped toward sensational confrontations, reaching around eight million viewers by 1998. He also hosted America's Got Talent from 2007 to 2008, the courtroom show Judge Jerry from 2019 to 2022, and his podcast, The Jerry Springer Podcast, ran from 2015 to 2022. His film roles included Ringmaster (1998) and The Defender (2004).

79years old at death

Born February 13, 1944Highgate tube station
Died April 27, 2023Chicago
Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
Gerald Norman Springer (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 7
Career span: 23 years1997 to 2020

Genres

Comedy71%, 5 films
Romance43%, 3 films
Documentary29%, 2 films
Action14%, 1 film
Adventure14%, 1 film

First and latest

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Beyond film
Springer took the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago, the musical, for a short run at London's Cambridge Theatre in June 2012, sharing the stage with Aoife Mulholland and Leigh Zimmerman.
Beyond film
In 1995, Springer recorded the album Dr. Talk for Fiddle Fish Records, and the record mostly consisted of covers of country music songs.
A first
Springer created his signature sign-off, "Take care of yourself, and each other," while anchoring at WLWT, with help from others at the station.
A change of course
Springer worked as a partner at the law firm Grinker, Sudman & Springer between 1973 and 1985, together with Ronnie Grinker, a former NBA agent, and Harry Sudman, a magistrate in Butler County, Ohio.

Jerry Springer movies on Netflix

The Accidental President2020IMDb rating 5.3as Himself
The Defender2004IMDb rating 4.8as The President of the United States
Undertaking Betty2002IMDb rating 6.5as Jerry Springer
Kissing a Fool1998IMDb rating 5.6as Himself
Ringmaster1998IMDb rating 3.4as Jerry Farrelly
Since You've Been Gone1998IMDb rating 5.4as Photographer
The Big One1997IMDb rating 7.1as Himself

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Ringmaster1998 Comedyas Jerry Farrelly
IMDb rating 3.45.5K votes
The Defender2004 Action, Adventure, Thrilleras The President of the United States
IMDb rating 4.82.0K votes
Undertaking Betty2002as Jerry Springer
IMDb rating 6.55.8K votes
The Big One1997as Himself
IMDb rating 7.18.1K votes
Since You've Been Gone1998as Photographer
IMDb rating 5.41.7K votes
Kissing a Fool1998as Himself
IMDb rating 5.65.3K votes
The Accidental President2020as Himself
IMDb rating 5.3408 votes

Worked with

Jerry Springer shares two films with David Schwimmer, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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David Schwimmer

Christopher Walken

Dolph Lundgren

Alfred Molina

Judy Greer

Marisa Tomei

Michael MooreDirector, 1 film Nick HurranDirector, 1 film Neil AbramsonDirector, 1 film

Films together

David Schwimmer2 films together, 1998
David Schwimmer's page
- Kissing a Fool1998IMDb rating 5.6Springer as HimselfSchwimmer as Max Abbitt
- Since You've Been Gone1998IMDb rating 5.4Springer as PhotographerSchwimmer as Robert S. Levitt
Christopher Walken1 film together, 2002
Christopher Walken's page
- Undertaking Betty2002IMDb rating 6.5Springer as Jerry SpringerWalken as Frank Featherbed
Dolph Lundgren1 film together, 2004
Dolph Lundgren's page
- The Defender2004IMDb rating 4.8Springer as The President of the United StatesLundgren as Lance Rockford
Alfred Molina1 film together, 2002
Alfred Molina's page
- Undertaking Betty2002IMDb rating 6.5Springer as Jerry SpringerMolina as Boris Plots
Judy Greer1 film together, 1998
Judy Greer's page
- Kissing a Fool1998IMDb rating 5.6Springer as HimselfGreer as Andrea
Marisa Tomei1 film together, 1998
Marisa Tomei's page
- Since You've Been Gone1998IMDb rating 5.4Springer as PhotographerTomei as Tori
Michael MooreDirector, 1 film, 1997
All films by Michael Moore
- The Big One1997IMDb rating 7.1Springer as Himself
Nick HurranDirector, 1 film, 2002
All films by Nick Hurran
- Undertaking Betty2002IMDb rating 6.5Springer as Jerry Springer
Neil AbramsonDirector, 1 film, 1998
All films by Neil Abramson
- Ringmaster1998IMDb rating 3.4Springer as Jerry Farrelly

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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