Irv Gikofsky Bio
Irv Gikofsky known professionally as Mr. G, is an American television meteorologist. Currently he serves as the weatherman for WPIX serving New York City and the surrounding regions. Gikofsky joined WPIX as the weekday weatherman in September 1993. During his time here he has won five Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
Prior to joining WPIX Irv worked as a morning weatherman at CBS from 1977 until 2014, when he retired from the position. Gikofsky began his career as a school teacher at Albert Einstein Intermediate School in the Bronx. While a teacher, he created New York City school system’s first computerized weather program for use by children and their teachers. After teaching in public school for a decade, Mr. G was recruited right out of the classroom to become a TV weatherman at New York’s WCBS-TV in 1977.
In addition to his job as a television weather personality, Gikofsky has given motivational speeches at over 500 schools around New York City. Additionally he has participated in New York City’s “Principal for a Day” program every year since its inception. On January 28, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. proclaimed January 28 to be “Mr. G Day” in honor of his work in the community and his famous media presence. Moreover, he serves as board member for the R Baby Foundation. It works to improve pediatric care in emergency rooms in the New York metropolitan area.
On August 1, 2023, the New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc., announced that Mr. G would be inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. However, the induction ceremony will take place at the group’s annual luncheon in the Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City on October 26, 2023.
Irv Gikofsky Age
Gikofsky is 78 years old as of 2023. He was born on May 10, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, in United States. In addition, Mr. G celebrates his birthday on 10 May every year and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
Irv Gikofsky Height
Mr. G stands tall at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m).
Irv Gikofsky Family
Mr. G was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Queens in the United States. He is the son of Ida Shalotsky of Kew Gardens, Queens, and the late Raymond Gikofsky.
Moreover, Gikofsky attended Hofstra University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1967. He then attended Yeshiva University, where he received a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education and pursued doctoral studies.
Furthermore, shortly after graduating, he began his career as a school teacher at Albert Einstein Intermediate School in the Bronx. During his tenure there, he was notable for creating the first computerized weather program for use by New York City’s school system.
Irv Gikofsky Wife
Mr. G is happily married to his beautiful wife Deborah Lynn Quan, a financial manager in capital and sales planning for CBS. The couple tied the knot at St. Paul’s Chapel of Columbia University on May 23, 1987. The Rev. H Scott Matheney, a Presbyterian minister who is a Columbia chaplain, officiated. Moreover, Gikofsky is a proud father of his step-daughter known as Jaida Kyi who is a fashion student.
Irv Gikofsky Salary
Mr. G earns an annual salary ranging between $45,000–$110,500 from his current position as the weatherman for WPIX serving New York City and the surrounding regions.
Irv Gikofsky Net worth
Mr. G has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million to $5 Million as of 2023. His main source of income is his successful career as a meteorologist.