Chumlee Is Alive

ORIGIN
Chumlee is an American reality star, actor, and businessman. He’s best known for starring on the reality show ‘Pawn Stars’ on the History Channel. His television credits include ‘Counting Cars’ and ‘Pawnography’. Chumlee was born Austin Lee Russell on September 8, 1982, in Henderson, Nevada. His father died from pancreatic cancer at age 54. He has two siblings, Sage and Terra. He was also childhood friends with future businessman Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison.

CAREER
Chumlee began his tenure at the ‘Gold & Silver Pawn Shop’ in his early 20s. The 24-hour shop was opened by Richard Harrison and Rick Harrison back in 1989. The reality series ‘Pawn Stars’ premiered on the History Channel on July 19, 2009. The show is filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is produced by Leftfield Pictures. It became one of the History Channel’s highest-rated shows since its inception. On the show, Chumlee specializes in areas like sneakers, video games, and pinball machines. He also tests items and writes tickets for shop customers.

Chumlee has since appeared on Pawnography (2014-15), Counting Cars (2012-13), American Restoration (2010-12), and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2010-13). He made a guest appearance on the teen sitcom ‘iCarly’ in 2012. He served as producer, editor, and director for the documentary short, Driven: The Story of Tanner Godfrey (2013). His acting credit includes the crime horror, Resurrection (2011). In addition to television, Chumlee is a successful businessman. He founded his own company which sells novelty items such as T-shirts. Rick Harrison bought into his company for a reported $155,000 in 2010.

PERSONAL
Chumlee is about 5ft 9in tall and his net worth is estimated at $5 million. He owns several luxury cars including a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Maserati GranTurismo, and a Range Rover. He’s currently dating Los Vegas chef ‘Tanya Hyjazi’. Chumlee is a shoe collector, sports enthusiast, and video game addict. His favorite television shows include Boardwalk Empire and Sons of Anarchy. He’s also a fan of punk rock and rap music.

Chumlee’s home was raided in March 2016 during an investigation into sexual assault. Police found a gun, marijuana, and crystal meth during their search. Several other legally owned firearms were found during a later raid. Chumlee was charged with multiple felony counts, including drug/weapon charges on May 23, 2016. He pleaded guilty to some of the charges and was given 3 years probation and counseling.

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