Steve Wilkos

Steve Wilkos is a former US Marine and police officer who gained fame as the security director on "The Jerry Springer Show" before transitioning to his own self-titled talk show, "The Steve Wilkos Show." Born in Chicago in 1964, he served in the Marine Corps for almost 7 years before joining the Chicago Police Department. He became a household name for his no-nonsense approach to dealing with guests on his show, which tackles controversial and emotional topics. Off-screen, Wilkos is known for his philanthropy work and dedication to helping others through his platform.