Willie Degel Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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Updated on December 29, 2025
Age, Biography and Wiki
Willie Degel (William Jack Degel) was born on 1 September, 1967 in Queens, New York, United States, is a Restaurateur, entrepreneur, TV personality, informant (former). Discover Willie Degel'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 56 years old?
| Popular As | William Jack Degel |
| Occupation | Restaurateur, entrepreneur, TV personality, informant (former) |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | 1 September, 1967 |
| Birthday | 1 September |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States |
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Willie Degel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Willie Degel height not available right now. We will update Willie Degel's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Willie Degel's Wife?
His wife is Cynthia Degel
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Cynthia Degel |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Willie Degel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Willie Degel worth at the age of 56 years old? Willie Degel’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimatedWillie Degel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
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Timeline
Degel opened his first restaurant, Hollywood and Main, in June 1990 in Flushing, Queens. Six years later he created Uncle Jack's Steakhouse. Today, he owns three locations in New York City. As of March 12, 2012, Degel stars in his own show entitled Restaurant Stakeout. For the series, he goes behind the scenes of different restaurants across the country with hidden cameras to examine their service problems. He is also the author of "Inside the Mind of a Serial Entrepreneur", published by HarperCollins in May 2012. Degel appeared in the 2nd episode of Breakthrough with Anthony Robbins. Restaurant Stakeout has completed its fifth season.
At the age of 27, Degel was convicted of credit card fraud. He was sentenced to five years in prison, but was released after six months after a plea deal. His witness testimony against his co-conspirators helped the government prosecution leading to their incarceration, including Gambino crime family mobster Louis Ferrante. In 2005, he was named one of Crain's "40 under 40" entrepreneurs in New York City.
Willie "The Beast of the East" Degel (born William Jack Degel on September 1, 1967) is an American restaurateur, television personality, and former convicted felon. He is the founder and CEO of Uncle Jack's Steakhouse chain in New York City. He is best known as the host of Restaurant Stakeout, a reality television show on the Food Network.
