Who is Kopi Sotiropulos?
Kopi Sotiropulos (born Prokopios Sotiropoulos) is a Greek-born American journalist working at KMPH FOX 26 as the weatherman in the Great Day morning show. He is also an Actor who spent 10 years in L.A. working with renowned actors like Eddie Murphy and David Letterman.
Kopi Sotiropulos Date of Birth / Age
Sotiropulos is 78 years as of 2021 since he was born on the 12th of September in 1948 in the Peloponnesian Penisula area of Greece. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday on the 12th day of September every year.
Kopi Sotiropulos Weight and Height
Sotiropulos is about 140 pounds in weight and has a height of 5 feet 7 inches on average.
Kopi Sotiropulos Parents and Siblings
In addition, Kopi had a younger brother Pete who owned Bravo Pizza at Mission and Geneva in San Francisco. Pete passed on in August 2020.
Kopi Sotiropulos Spouse /Wife
Sotiropulos is married to Elain Sotiropulos. The two have been happily married for the last 46 years as of 2021.
Kopi Sotiropulos Kids / Children
Sotiropulos and Elaine have two children named Anastasia and Vasili.
Kopi Sotiropulos Career
Kopi started his education at Fremont Elementary. He later went to Hamilton Jr. High, where he was Student Body Vice President and later Fresno High School. After high school, Kopi enrolled at Fresno City College before transferring to Fresno State University in California where he earned his degree in broadcasting.
Sotiropulos started his journalism career in October 1971 as a commercial copywriter for KMPH-TV in Visalia in October 1971. It is at this time that he wrote, shot, produced, and edited promos and commercials for six years. He also hosted “Dialing for Dollars”. In 1977, Kopi and his wife moved to Hollywood where he started his acting career professionally.
He spent ten years in LA acting with stars such as Eddie Murphy in “Beverley Hills Cop II.” He also worked with David Letterman, Mary Tyler Moore, and Michael Keaton among other stars. Kopi later decided to move back to Fresno to look for a steady job. In 1987, he joined KMPH-TV as the station’s weekly evening news weatherperson, and since1992, he has been the weatherman for KMPH FOX 26 News.
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How Much Does Kopi Sotiropulos Earn?
Sotiropulos earns an annual salary that ranges from $80,000 – $160,000.
How Much is Kopi Sotiropulos Worth?
As an actor, Kopi has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.