Rick Harrison Overview
Richard “Rick” Harrison is an American businessman and reality TV personality. He is known as the star of the History reality TV series Pawn Stars.
He is also the co-owner of the popular World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. He co-owned this pawn shop with his father who died in 2018. They both opened the shop in 1989.
Born in Lexington, North Carolina, Rick Harrison is the youngest of three siblings. As a young child, he was fascinated with reading books until he encountered one about a con artist. This spiked his interest to learn about money-making schemes. His love for books also led to his passion for history.
In 1981, the Harrison family moved to Las Vegas. It was during this time that they opened their first secondhand store named the Gold & Silver Coin Shop. During the day, he helped his father at the store and then repossessed cars at night.
They moved the store location a few times. Eventually, the father and son duo envisioned converting the store into a pawn shop. It was in 1989 when they obtained a new pawn license that allowed them to operate their pawn shop near the Las Vegas Strip.
How old is Rick Harrison?
Rick Harrison is 55 years old. He was born on March 22, 1965. Rick Harrison is an Aries.
How much does Rick Harrison make per episode of Pawn Stars?
As of 2016, Rick Harrison is paid $15,000 per episode of the Pawn Stars.
What nationality is Rick Harrison?
Rick Harrison is of American nationality.
How much does Rick Harrison Weigh?
Rick Harrison weighs 105 kg or 231 lbs.
What is Rick Harrison’s net worth?
As of 2020, Rick Harrison has an estimated net worth of $6 million.
What is Rick Harrison most famous for?
Rick Harrison is most famous for starring in History’s reality TV series Pawn Stars.
Is Rick Harrison married or single?
Rick Harrison is currently married. He married his third wife, Deanna Burditt, in 2013.
Does Rick Harrison have children?
Rick Harrison has three sons named Corey, Adam, and Jake. Corey and Adam were his sons from his first wife.