Greg Gutfeld Biography
Greg Gutfeld is an American television host, political commentator, comedian, and author working for FOX NEWS as the host of the late-night comedy talk show Gutfeld! He joined the FOX news team on July 11, 2011, after previously working for Dennis Publishing.
Greg Gutfeld Career
Gutfeld attended the all-boys Roman Catholic Junípero Serra High School and later went on to the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in English. In a 2009 interview, he shared that he underwent a shift in his political perspectives during his time in college. After completing college, he began his career as an intern at The American Spectator, where he worked as an assistant to conservative writer R. Emmett Tyrrell. He later held positions as a staff writer at Prevention magazine and as an editor for various Rodale Press magazines. In 1995, he transitioned to Men’s Health, initially as a staff writer and later as the editor-in-chief in 1999. However, he was replaced by David Zinczenko a year later.
Following his time at Men’s Health, he took on the role of editor-in-chief at Stuff, owned by Dennis Publishing. Under his leadership, the magazine’s circulation increased from 750,000 to 1.2 million. In 2003, he orchestrated a stunt at a conference of the Magazine Publishers of America, involving hiring dwarfs to create a loud and disruptive presence on the topic of “buzz.” This publicity stunt led to his termination, after which he became the “director of brand development” at Dennis Publishing. Additionally, he also served as the editor of Maxim magazine in the U.K. from 2004 to 2006, but his contract was not renewed due to a decline in readership during his tenure.
Furthermore, he was an early contributor to The Huffington Post, providing commentaries from its launch in 2005 until October 2008. Notably, his commentaries often targeted fellow Huffington Post contributors such as Deepak Chopra, Cenk Uygur, and Arianna Huffington. Moreover, he had a significant career in television hosting and commentary. Here’s a breakdown of his notable roles: Red Eye on February 5, 2007 – February 2015: he served as the host of the late-night talk show “Red Eye” on the Fox News Channel. The hour-long show initially aired at 2:00 A.M. ET Monday through Saturday mornings and at 11:00 P.M. on Saturday evenings.
The format of the show included sidekick Bill Schulz and ombudsman Andy Levy. Schulz and Levy had previous connections with Gutfeld, with Schulz being a colleague at Stuff magazine, and Levy a fellow blogger at The Huffington Post. He left Red Eye in February 2015, with Tom Shillue succeeding him as the host. The Five on July 11, 2011, to date: he became a co-host and panelist on the Fox News political talk show “The Five,” which airs weekdays at 5:00 P.M. ET. The show features a panel discussing current events and political topics. The Greg Gutfeld Show which began on May 31, 2015, to March 10, 2021: he started hosting a new weekly late-night talk show on Fox News called “The Greg Gutfeld Show,” which aired at 10:00 P.M. ET on Saturdays.
In February 2021, it was announced that the show would move to weeknights at 11:00 P.M. ET. On March 10, 2021, it was revealed that the new weeknight show would be called “Gutfeld!” and premiere on April 5. In August 2021, “Gutfeld!” overtook “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in the nightly ratings, becoming the highest-rated late-night talk show in the United States. Gutfeld! from April 5, 2021, to date: “Gutfeld!” is the weeknight late-night talk show hosted by Gutfeld, airing at 11:00 P.M. ET. As of August 2021, it surpassed other major late-night shows in nightly ratings. By the end of 2021, the combined viewership for “Gutfeld!” and “The Five” averaged over five million viewers.
Additionally, in late 2021, he was named the 12th most influential person in American media by the Mediaite website. Furthermore, he is the author of five books, including “The Bible of Unspeakable Truths.” This particular book received praise and quotes from notable figures such as Dennis Miller, Mike Huckabee, Ann Coulter, and the late Andrew Breitbart, the founder of BigGovernment.com and Breitbart.com.
Greg Gutfeld Salary
Gutfeld earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Greg Gutfeld Net Worth
Gutfeld has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a political commentator.
Greg Gutfeld Age
Gutfeld was born on September 12, 1964, in San Mateo, California, United States. He is 59 years old as of 2023, and he celebrates his birthday on the 12th of September every year.
Greg Gutfeld Height and Weight
Gutfeld stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches tall however, information about his weight has not been disclosed.
Greg Gutfeld Family
Gutfeld is the son of Jacqueline Bernice “Jackie” (née Cauhape) and Alfred Jack Gutfeld. He has three older sisters, Jeanne, Christine, and Leslie.
Greg Gutfeld Wife and Children
Gutfeld is married to Elena Moussa a former runway model & fashion stylist who currently works as a photo editor for Maxim Russia. He met Moussa in London and they tied the knot in 2004. The couple has no children. He resides in Manhattan together with his family.
Greg Gutfeld Apology to Canadians
In a Red Eye segment that aired on March 17, 2009, Gutfeld and his panel discussed Canadian Lieutenant General Andrew Leslie’s statement about the Canadian Armed Forces. They possibly required a one-year “synchronized break” once Canada’s mission in Afghanistan ended in 2011. During the discussion, jokes were made about the Canadian military’s plans, including remarks by comedian panelist Doug Benson and Gutfeld himself, suggesting that Canada was not actively involved in the war. The segment, which was posted on YouTube three days after the reported deaths of four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, sparked widespread outrage.
The comments were criticized for being insensitive, particularly given Canada’s significant contribution to the NATO mission in Kandahar Province. Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay called on Fox to apologize for the remarks, describing them as “despicable, hurtful, and ignorant.” Gutfeld later offered an apology, stating that the segment was not meant to make light of troop efforts and expressing regret for any misunderstanding.
Greg Gutfeld House
Gutfeld resides in a mansion located in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. He purchased the home in 2021 for $12 million, and it boasts over 5,000 square feet of living space. The mansion features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a library, a home theater, and a wine cellar. Additionally, it offers a private outdoor terrace with breathtaking views of the city.
In addition to these amenities, Gutfeld has incorporated some unique features into his home. He has a secret room behind his library, filled with memorabilia from his career. Moreover, the mansion includes a rooftop putting green and a bowling alley in the basement, providing a touch of personalized entertainment to his living space.
Greg Gutfeld FOX NEWS
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Social Media Platform
Gutfeld is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 2.5M followers on Twitter 520.6k followers on Instagram, and 731k followers on Facebook.