Joe Benigno Salary and Net Worth: Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, and Retiring

Who is Joe Benigno? | Joe Benigno Biography and Wiki

Joe Benigno is an American sports radio personality. He co-hosts the Joe & Evan show with Evan Roberts on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on the New York radio stations WFAN-AM and WFAN-FM.

10 Facts About Joe Benigno

  • Name: Joe Benigno
  • Age: 67 years old as of 2020
  • Birthday: September 26
  • Height: To be Updated.
  • Weight: To be Updated.
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Marital Status: Married to Terry Benigno
  • Salary: $45,070
  • Networth: $2 million
  •  Joe Benigno Age and Birthday

    Joe Benigno is 67 years old as of 2020. He was born on September 26, 1953, in Garfield, New Jersey, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on September 26th every year. His zodiac sign is Libra.

    Joe Benigno Height and Weight

    Benigno stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out. He has light brown eyes and light hair.

    Joe Benigno Education

    Joe went to attend Franklin College, Indiana, from where he earned himself a degree in Political Science in the year 1975. He was also a student of Paramus High School and Connecticut School of Broadcasting – Farmington CT.

    Joe Benigno Family

    After doing our research, details about his parents are not known to the public and it is also not known if he has any siblings. We are keeping tabs and shall update this section once information from a reliable source is out.

    Joe Benigno Wife, Is He Married?

    Benigno is married to Terry Benigno. The date and venue of their marriage are not known as he does not like sharing his personal life with any media. Together they are blessed with a daughter named Samantha Benigno Orpaz (born in 1979). The family resides in Mahwah, New Jersey.

    Joe Benigno Salary

    As per the sources, the average yearly salary of a radio host is around $45,070.

    Joe Benigno Net Worth

    Benigno has an estimated net worth of around $2 million as of 2020. He has enjoyed a long career in the media industry spanning almost two decades. Through proceeds from his work as a host, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune.

    Joe Benigno Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Joe Benigno.

    Joe Benigno Bio and Wiki

    • Full Name: Joseph S. Benigno
    • Gender: Male
    • Profession: Radio Personality
    • Nationality: American
    • Race/ Ethnicity: White
    • Religion: Not Known
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Joe Beningo Age and Birthday

    • Age: 66 years (2019)
    • Date of Birth: 26th September 1953
    • Place of Birth: Garfield, New Jersey
    • Zodiac: Libra
    • Birthday: 26th September
    • Nationality: American

    Beningo Family and Relationship

    • Father’s Name: Mr. Benigno
    • Mother’s Name: Mrs. Benigno
    • Siblings: Not Disclosed
    • Spouse: Terry Benigno
    • Children: Samantha Benigno Orpaz

    Beningo Body Measurements

    • Height: Average
    • Weight: Average
    • Eye Color: brown
    • Hair Color: white

    Beningo Net Worth and Salary

    • Profession: Sports radio personality
    • Known For: The co-host of the show Joe and Evan
    • Net worth: $2 Million

    Beningo House and Cars

    • Place of living: USA
    • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

    Joe Benigno Career

    His first taste of radio experience occurred in 1994 when he guest-hosted a show on WFAN as a result of winning a contest held by the station. He then hosted a sports-talk show on a radio station in Elizabeth, New Jersey before returning to WFAN as their overnight host in 1995.

    He continued as overnight host until November 2004, when he was moved to middays to co-host with Sid Rosenberg after Rosenberg’s previous co-host, Jody McDonald, did not have his contract renewed with the station. After Rosenberg resigned from the station on September 12, 2005, Benigno became the sole host of the midday show until January 2007, when he was then paired with Evan Roberts.

    He also co-hosts Daily News Live on SNY.

    Benigno was filling in for the vacationing Boomer and Carton in the Morning program on March 28, 2013, with his partner Roberts when he made disparaging remarks about having to get makeup done. The program is simulcast on MSG and Benigno continued by mocking them, claiming that he was annoyed about the chair time required for MSG’s “11 viewers.” The Benigno & Roberts show scheduled to be broadcast on Good Friday via MSG was immediately canceled.

    On April 25, 2013, Benigno faced widespread criticism for saying he would “buy drugs for Tyrann Mathieu” if the New York Jets drafted him.

    Joe Benigno and Evans Roberts

    He co-hosts the Joe & Evan show with Evan Roberts on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on the New York radio stations WFAN-AM and WFAN-FM. After Rosenberg resigned from the station on September 12, 2005, Benigno became the sole host of the midday show until January 2007, when he was then paired with Evan Roberts.

    Joe Benigno New York Jets

    Benigno is an avid fan of the New York Mets, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and most notably the New York Jets. He is known for quotes such as “Oh, the pain!” (a lift from the character Dr Smith of Lost in Space), “How ’bout that?”, and “What a disaster” when describing his losing teams, as well as “Bro”, “stellar”, and “All The Love”.

    Benigno often makes light of his uncanny resemblance to professional baseball player Sal Fasano, Count Dracula, and Hollywood actor Vincent Schiavelli.

    Joe Benigno Book

    Released his first book in April 2010, titled “Rules for New York Sports Fans.” Benigno has an exceptionally large dingus. A fact that he frequently talks about on the air.

    Joe Benigno Controversy | Laureen Lockwood lawsuit

    On July 18, 2018, a lawsuit was filed by former WFAN employee Lauren Lockwood alleging, among other things, “WFAN host Joe Benigno pressured her into having a threesome.” Additionally, Benigno “whispered in [Lockwood’s] ear about having ‘threesomes’ with him and his wife and prostitutes.” In response to the lawsuit, Benigno took an indefinite leave of absence from the station which lasted for the remainder of the summer. He returned on a regular basis on September 10, 2018.

    Back in April 2013, Joe said that he would buy drugs for a football player, Tyrann Mathieu. This comment made the public angry and Joe was criticized highly.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Benigno

    Who is Joe Benigno?

    Benigno is a sports radio personality who is the co-host of the show Joe and Evan on weekdays from 10 am to 1 pm ET along with Evan Roberts. The show airs on the New York radio stations WFAN-FM and WFAN-AM.

    How old is Joe Benigno?

    Joe is an American national born on 26th September 1953 (age 67 years old), in Garfield, New Jersey, United States of America.

    How tall is Joe Benigno?

    Benigno stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

    Is Joe Benigno married?

    Yes, he is married to Terry Benigno. The date and venue of their marriage are not known and together they have a daughter. The couple resides in Mahwah, New Jersey.

    How much is Joe Benigno worth?

    Benigno has an approximate net worth of $1 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

    How much does Joe Benigno make?

    Per our average wage estimates for a host in the United States, Benigno receives an annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 which translates to an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32.

    Where does Joe live?

    He is a resident of Mahwah, New Jersey, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

    Is Benigno dead or alive?

    Joe is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Joe Now?

    He co-hosts the Joe & Evan show with Evan Roberts on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on the New York radio stations WFAN-AM and WFAN-FM.

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