Age, Biography and Wiki
Peter Funt was born on 1947 in New York City, US, is an American actor/host/producer. Discover Peter Funt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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TV host, public speaker, journalist |
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77 years old |
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1947, 1947 |
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1947 |
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New York City, US |
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United States
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He is a member of famous journalist with the age 77 years old group.
Peter Funt Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Peter Funt's Wife?
His wife is Amy Suzanne Meltzer
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Amy Suzanne Meltzer |
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Stephanie Funt, Danny Funt |
Peter Funt Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peter Funt worth at the age of 77 years old? Peter Funt’s income source is mostly from being a successful journalist. He is from United States. We have estimated Peter Funt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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journalist |
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Timeline
Peter Funt (born 1947) is an American actor, host, and producer for the hit TV show Candid Camera.
He worked for Denver radio station KHOW, the ABC Radio Network, The New York Times and various other media organizations.
He is a University of Denver graduate.
Peter Funt grew up in New York, where he worked summers on the set of his father Allen Funt's show, Candid Camera.
He graduated from the University of Denver, earning his Bachelor of Arts in mass communications and journalism.
During his time at the university he worked on the newspaper, The Clarion, as well as the radio station, KVDU.
Candid Camera first aired in 1948 and was created by Peter Funt's father, Allen.
Peter first appeared on Candid Camera at age 3, posing as a shoeshine boy who charged ten dollars per shoe.
While a student, he interviewed Martin Luther King Jr. on his radio show in 1967.
After he graduated he worked at the Denver radio station KHOW and at the ABC Radio Network in New York.
In 1970, he won the Silurian's Award for that year's best news reporting based upon Funt's coverage on ABC News of racial disturbances in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Afterwards he got a job as an arts and leisure writer for The New York Times.
During his earlier career, he also authored a book titled Gotcha! on the lost art of practical joking and was the editor and publisher of the television magazine On Cable.
He joined the show professionally in 1987 when he became a co-host with his father.
During this time the show was being broadcast on the CBS television network.
In 1993, Allen Funt had a serious stroke, from which he never fully recovered.
This required Peter to host the show full-time.
Later in 1996, he hosted and was the executive producer of the Candid Camera 50th anniversary special.
The show returned in 1996 for the revamped version of Candid Camera.
In 2001, the show moved to the PAX network and Peter then co-hosted the show with Dina Eastwood until 2004, and began another revival of the show in 2014 with Mayim Bialik.
During his time on the show Peter was a producer, host and acted on the show.
He also produced and hosted over 200 episodes.
In 2001, Philip Zelnick, a Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport passenger claimed that he was injured during one of the sequences on the show.
Funt posed as an airport security guard and had passengers go through a fake x-ray machine.
During the skit, Zelnick received a bruise on his thigh when getting off a conveyor belt.
Zelnick sued Funt and the show and won the case, but when Funt appealed, the matter was settled out of court.
The Mojave County Airport Authority settled during the trial and paid Zelnick $95,000.
PAX TV also gave him $7,500 out of court.
Following his work with Candid Camera, Funt has written frequent op-eds for many nationally recognized news outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, as well as The Wall Street Journal.
In these articles he offered observations and opinions about television and film.
His essay about the evolution of television was later included in The Story of American Business, which was published in 2009 by the Harvard Business Press.
He also has a weekly column distributed by the Cagle Syndicate.
In addition to developing new "Candid Camera" shows, Funt performs a live tribute stage show, "Candid Camera's Lol Tour," in theaters across the U.S.
Funt will frequently use clips from his time on Candid Camera to give a visual to the point he is trying to convey.
He used both his speaking ability and his clips in publishing two business training videos, entitled "Too Close to the Customer" and "Expect the Unexpected".
Both of these are still marketed frequently throughout the business community.
His current presentation to business groups is called "The Candid You".
In addition to his publishing career, Funt is also the founder of the Monterey County Young Journalists program in California.
The program offers hands-on training for high school students to help pursue their journalism goals.
