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Born Name:
Gregory John Gutfeld
Born Date:
September 12, 1964
Born Place:
San Mateo, California
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations:
Television personality, political commentator, comedian, author
Brief Biography:
Greg Gutfeld best known for hosting Gutfeld! and co-hosting The Five on Fox News. A self-described libertarian, he is recognized for his sharp humor and conservative commentary, previously hosting Red Eye and editing magazines like Men's Health and Stuff.
Early Life and Education:
Education: Attended Junípero Serra High School, a Catholic all-boys school, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1987 with a BA in English.
Political Evolution: Gutfeld has stated his politics shifted to libertarianism during college, influenced by his time around both liberal and conservative groups.
Media Career:
Print Journalism: Started as an intern at The American Spectator. He was the editor-in-chief of Men's Health (1999–2000), Stuff (2000–2003), and later helmed Maxim in the U.K..
Online Commentary: Known as an early contributor to The Huffington Post.
Fox News Career: Joined Fox News in 2007, hosting the late-night show Red Eye (2007-2015) before hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show (2015-2021).
Current Shows: He hosts the late-night comedy show Gutfeld! (launched 2021) and is a co-host/panelist on The Five.
Authorship:
Gutfeld is a New York Times bestselling author known for blending humor with political critique. His books include:
The Bible of Unspeakable Truths
The Joy of Hate
Not Cool
How to Be Right
The Gutfeld Monologues
The King of Late Night
Known For:
Style: Satirical, often edgy commentary targeting media and cultural trends.
Viewpoint: Libertarian-conservative views.
Accomplishment: Gutfeld! achieved high ratings, sometimes surpassing traditional late-night television shows.