Joy Behar was born in 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. From a young age, she displayed a strong interest in the entertainment industry. She pursued higher education at Queens College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, followed by a Master of Arts in English Education from Stony Brook University. Prior to her entry into the entertainment world, Behar worked as an English teacher.
Behar transitioned into show business in the early 1980s, starting with a focus on stand-up comedy. Her television career began at NBC, where she worked behind the scenes and later appeared in several programs such as Good Morning America and The New Show. She additionally hosted a radio talk show on WABC, where her presence helped boost the program's popularity.
Her significant break came in 1997 when she became one of the original co-hosts of The View, a daytime talk show on ABC. Behar quickly gained recognition for her humor and candid commentary. Along with her co-hosts, she received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host.
| Birth Date: | 7 Oct, 1942 |
| Age: | 77 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| Education: | Stony Brook University Queens College |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | US comedian, writer and actress |
| Twitter Id: | JoyVBehar |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
