Maury Povich, born Maurice Richard Povich on January 17, 1939, in Washington, D.C., is an American television personality, journalist, news anchor, and longtime talk-show host. Over a career spanning several decades, he moved from radio and local news into national television, eventually becoming widely recognized as the host of The Maury Povich Show, later known simply as Maury. His broadcasting career also included A Current Affair and other television news programs.
Maury Povich – Quick Bio Table
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Full Name | Maurice Richard Povich |
| Known As | Maury Povich |
| Date of Birth | January 17, 1939 |
| Age | 87 years old as of September 2026 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Profession | Television personality, journalist, news anchor, talk-show host |
| Famous For | Maury, The Maury Povich Show, A Current Affair |
| Father | Shirley Povich |
| Mother | Ethyl Friedman Povich |
| Siblings | Lynn Povich and David Povich |
| Education | Landon School; University of Pennsylvania |
| Degree | Television Journalism, University of Pennsylvania |
| First Wife | Phyllis Minkoff |
| Current Wife | Connie Chung |
| Marriage to Connie Chung | 1984–present |
| Children | Susan, Amy and Matthew Jay Povich |
| Net Worth | Estimated at about $80 million |
| Main Career Period | Radio, television news and syndicated talk television |
| Notable Interest | Golf |
| Weight | Not reliably documented |
| Eye Color | Not reliably documented |
| Hair Color | Not reliably documented |
| No account identified as reliably official from the sources checked |
Maury Povich Timeline
| Year | Career & Life Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1939 | Born Maurice Richard Povich on January 17 in Washington, D.C. |
| 1957 | Graduated from Landon School. |
| 1962 | Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in television journalism. |
| 1962 | Began his broadcasting career at WWDC radio in Washington, D.C. |
| 1966 | Joined WTTG-TV, working in news and sports. |
| 1960s–1970s | Hosted Washington news-talk program Panorama, covering major national events. |
| 1983 | Returned to WTTG and resumed hosting Panorama and anchoring the 10 p.m. news. |
| 1984 | Married journalist Connie Chung. |
| 1986 | Moved to New York and became host of A Current Affair. |
| 1990 | Concluded his A Current Affair hosting period. |
| 1991 | Launched The Maury Povich Show in national syndication. |
| 1995 | Maury Povich and Connie Chung adopted their son, Matthew Jay Povich. |
| 1998 | The Maury Povich Show was renamed Maury. |
| 2006 | Received the Governor’s Award from the New York Chapter of NATAS for his contributions to television. |
| 2007 | Povich and Connie Chung launched the Flathead Beacon newspaper. |
| 2011 | Donated $1 million to the University of Pennsylvania for journalism programs. |
| 2020 | Received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for Maury. |
| 2022 | Maury ended after a 31-year syndicated run. |
| 2023 | Received the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| 2026 | Continues to be recognized for his long career in American television and journalism. |
Maury Povich Family
| Family Member | Relationship | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Povich | Father | Longtime Washington Post sportswriter. |
| Ethyl Friedman Povich | Mother | Maury’s mother. |
| Lynn Povich | Sister | Journalist and former editor. |
| David Povich | Brother | Lawyer. |
| Phyllis Minkoff | First Wife | Married Maury from 1962 to 1979. |
| Connie Chung | Wife | Married Maury in 1984; longtime broadcast journalist. |
| Susan Anne Povich | Daughter | Daughter from Maury’s first marriage. |
| Amy Joyce Povich | Daughter | Daughter from Maury’s first marriage. |
| Matthew Jay Povich | Son | Adopted by Maury Povich and Connie Chung in 1995. |
| Grandchildren | Grandchildren | Maury has four grandchildren, according to his official biography. |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award / Recognition | Category or Honor | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | New York City recognition | Recognition connected with National Adoption Month | Honored |
| 2006 | NATAS Governor’s Award | Distinguished service and contribution to television | Winner / Honoree |
| 2020 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host — Maury | Nominated |
| 2023 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Honoree / Recipient |
