Rich Koz

: January 4, 2024
: Tv Show Host

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Full Name	Rich Koz
Occupation	TV Show Host
Date Of Birth	Mar 12, 1952(1952-03-12)
Age	72
Birthplace	Park Ridge
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Pisces

Rich Koz Biography

Name	Rich Koz
Birthday	Mar 12
Birth Year	1952
Place Of Birth	Park Ridge
Home Town	Illinois
Birth Country	United States
Birth Sign	Pisces

Rich Koz is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on March 12, 1952 in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States. Chicago-area TV host, known for his horror movie hosting alter-ego Svengoolie. He was also the host of Stooge-a-Palooza, a Stooges-centric program on WCIU Chicago.

As a Silver Circle honoree of NATAS Chicago 2004, he joined He joined Roger Ebert as a Silver Circle honoree for NATAS Chicago in 2004..

Koz got his start in broadcasting at WMTH-FM, the high school radio station at Maine East in Park Ridge, Illinois. While Koz was at Northwestern University, he sent the original Svengoolie, Jerry G. Bishop, material for the horror- movie program. Bishop subsequently invited Koz on to the show. When the show was cancelled in 1973, Bishop and Koz worked together doing mornings on WMAQ radio in Chicago, and Koz worked with radio legend Dick Orkin on commercials and syndicated features, including “ChickenMan Returns for the Last Time Again.” When Bishop left for San Diego in 1978, he gave Koz permission to create a show known as Son of Svengoolie, now simply known as Svengoolie. (The character is often known simply as “Sven.”)

In June 1979, on WFLD-TV Ch. 32, Koz began as Son of Svengoolie, winning numerous local Emmy awards, and having his show syndicated to Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, and San Francisco for a brief period. In 1986, after the station was acquired by the News Corporation, WFLD canceled Svengoolie, believing the show not dignified for a network affiliate. Koz did some freelance radio, including stints as a fill-in at WGN radio.

He was raised in Park Ridge Illinois.

Rich Koz Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	TV Show Host
House	Living in own house.

Rich Koz is one of the richest TV Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rich Koz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from Northwestern University’s communications program. While a Northwestern University student, he created the Svengoolie character.

For his contributions to the Chicagoland TV market, he has been awarded numerous Emmy Awards. For his contributions to Chicago TV, he was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Emmy Silver Circle.

Rich Koz (born March 12, 1952) is an American actor and broadcaster best known as horror-movie host Svengoolie and his early ’90s children’s cartoon showcase The Koz Zone. Out of costume, he is also the host of the syndicated The Three Stooges Stooge-a-Palooza program.

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Who is Rich Koz Dating?

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Rich Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rich Koz celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.

Who is Rich Koz father?

Son of Svengoolie In June 1979, on WFLD-TV Ch. 32, Koz began as Son of Svengoolie, winning numerous local Emmy awards, and having his show syndicated to Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, and San Francisco for a brief period.

When did Rich Koz become Svengoolie?

The show features horror and science fiction films and is hosted by the eponymous character Svengoolie, who was originally played by Jerry G. Bishop from 1970 to 1973, before Rich Koz succeeded him in the role from 1979 on.