Irv Gikofsky Biography
Irv Gikofsky professionally known as Mr. G is an American Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist working as a weatherman for PIX11 (WPIX) in New York. He comes to WPIX from CBS where he worked as a morning weatherman from 1977 to 2014.
Education
Gikofsky is a 1967 graduate of Hofstra University where he attained his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He then attended Yeshiva University where he received a Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Education and pursued doctoral studies. After graduating, he started his career as a school teacher at Albert Einstein Intermediate School in the Bronx.
Career
During his stint at Albert Einstein Intermediate School, Gikofsky was recognized for creating the first computerized weather program for use by the New York City School System. In 1977, he was hired as a weatherman at CBS New York where he served for a while before leaving in 2014.
In 1993, Gikofsky became the nightly weeknight weatherman at WPIX11 and has since served this role at the station. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work as a meteorologist over the years including five Emmy Awards and an Edward R.Murrow Award. Gikofsky was awarded the Friar’s Club Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
In addition to his work as a television weather personality, Gikofsky has given motivational speeches at over 500 schools across New York. In honor of his work in the community and his famous media presence Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. proclaimed January 28 to be “Mr. G Day” On January 28, 2016.
Additionally, Gikofsky serves as a board member for the R Baby Foundation, which works to improve pediatric care in emergency rooms in the New York metropolitan area. The New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc., announced on August 1, 2023, that Irv would be inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. On October 26, 2023, The induction ceremony took place at the group’s annual luncheon in the Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City.
At PIX11, Gikofsky works alongside;
- Alex Lee
- Shirley Chan
- Kirstin Cole
- John Muller
- Kaity Tong
- Stacy-Ann Gooden
- Hazel Sanchez
- Marysol Castro
Parents | Family
Gikofsky is the proud son of Ida Shalotsky (mother) and the late Raymond Gikofsky (father). More about his family will soon be updated.
Irv Gikofsky Age
Gikofsky is 79 years old as of 2024, he was born on May 10, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Queens. He celebrates his birthday on May 10 every year.
Wife
Gikofsky is happily married to Deborah Lynn Quan a financial manager in capital and sales planning for CBS. They tied the knot on May 24, 1987, at St. Paul’s Chapel of Columbia University officiated by Rev. H.Scott Matheney.
Irv Gikofsky Salary
Gikofsky‘s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Gikofsky has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. His primary source of income is working as a meteorologist.
Social Media Platforms
Gikofsky is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 2.9k followers on Instagram, over 22k followers on Facebook, and 1.2k followers on Twitter.
Irv Gikofsky Height
Gikofsky stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Gikofsky
- Age: 79 years old as of 2024
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $50, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches