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Rich Koz Biography

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.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1995, Koz came back on the air as part of the launch team for newly independent station WCIU-TV, Channel 26. He became Svengoolie (after Jerry G. Bishop — the original Svengoolie from 1970 to 1973 — told him he could drop the “Son of” because he was “all grown up now”) and resumed weekly horror movie shows, along with numerous other duties. Koz is now well known and well regarded in the Chicago area, having won numerous regional Emmy awards and having been admitted to the NATAS/Emmy “Silver Circle” for “outstanding contributions to Chicago television.” Beginning in 2011, Koz began to be seen nationwide when his show became a regular Saturday night staple on the MeTV classic TV network.

Rich Koz Net Worth

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.

In November 2012, Koz suffered a heart attack at his home. He had been stricken by a heart attack previously in March 2002.

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From 1989 to 1993, Koz returned to WFLD (now “Fox 32”) to host a new hosted movie show where he appeared to be “breaking in” to the Fox signal (a take-off of an actual event where WGN and WTTW had their signals pirated). The show was originally untitled, but viewers were asked to address letters to “Lose Weight by Selling Real Estate, No Money Down” until the show adopted the name The Koz Zone. The show featured cartoons presented by Koz, interspersed by sketch comedy bits. This show won Koz his next local Emmy, and later became the daily Koz Zone for Kids. Koz also did mornings on WCKG radio for a brief period, co-hosted live 4 July and New Year’s Eve programming, and became weekend and fill-in weather anchor for Fox 32 News.

Who is Rich Koz Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

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.

Who plays Svengoolie now?

In 2022, Rich Koz – “Svengoolie” was awarded Favorite Horror Host of 2021 in the 20th Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards.

How Old Is Rich Koz?

70 years (March 12, 1952)

Where is Rich Koz from?

Park Ridge, IL

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