A television personality, Chumlee is perhap best known for being a cast member of the History series, Pawn Stars. The childhood friend of Corey Harrison, he has been working at the store ever since his early twenties. To learn more about him, be sure to keep on reading below.
Chumlee– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Austin Lee Russell
Nick Name
Chumlee- he was given this nickname at the age of twelve, due to his large chin and face (a reference to the walrus Chumley from Tennessee Tuxedo)
Occupation and Job
Reality TV personality, actor, businessman
Famous For
Chumlee rose to fame as one of the main cast members of the reality series, Pawn Stars, which revolved around the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. In particular, he is known for being depicted as the show’s comedy foil.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 35 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on September 8, 1982
Place of Birth/Hometown
Chumlee was born and raised in Henderson, Nevada.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
North American
Chumlee Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’9″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 175cm tall
Weight in Pounds
Though his weight has never been disclosed, he had successfully dropped 95 pounds in 2014
Weight in Kilograms
Though his weight has never been disclosed, he had successfully dropped 95 pounds in 2014
Body Measurements
At this time, Chumlee’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size has not been disclosed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unknown at this time
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Chumlee’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Chumlee in a Relationship?
The last that we’d heard, Chumlee was dating Tanya Hyjazi, a chef who works at a Las Vegas casino. The two have been spotted in public multiple times in the past.
Chumlee’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on Chumlee’s prior relationships.
Mother
Unknown
Father
Unknown
Sisters
He has a sister named Terra Russell
Brothers
He has a brother named Sage Russell
Children
As far as we can tell, the Pawn Stars star does not have any children.
High School
As a student, Chumlee most likely went to a local high school in Nevada. Though he dropped out prior to graduating, he has since earned himself a GED.
Did Chumlee Go to College
No, Chumlee has not gone to college as far as we can tell.
Salary
According to various sources, Chumlee earned upwards of $25,000 per episode of Pawn Stars on the History Channel.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Chumlee has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In his free time, he enjoys listening to rap music and collecting shoes- did you know that he has over 200 pairs of Jordans and Nikes?
Favorite Food
Smarties are his favourite snack food
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Some of his favourite artists include Erick Morrilo, Calvin Harris, Test, and Diplo.
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on September 8, he is a Virgo
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Chumlee’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Chumlee’s Facebook Account
N/A
Chumlee’s Twitter Username
Chumlee’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/chumlee702
Chumlee’s Youtube Channel
Chumlee is not active on Youtube
Chumlee’s Snapchat Username
Chumlee’s Snapchat username is @chumleeoner
Other Interesting Facts:
- He has his own company through which he sells a variety of novelty items including T-shirts designed by himself
- He made a cameo in an episode of the teen sitcom, iCarly alongside Corey and Rick Harrison in 2012
- Wanting to adopt a healthier lifestyle, he successfully lost 75 pounds in 2013, through regular exercise and improvements in his diet
- His character was used as a reference for one of the supporting characters in the Japanese anime, Little Witch Academia
- He owns many vehicles including a 1986 Buick Regal, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Cadillac Escalade, a Maserati GranTurismo, an Impala SS and a Range Rover
- He enjoys skateboarding, video games, and playing the pokemon trading card game
- During a police raid of his house in 2016, he was found in possession of marijuana, crystal meth, as well as an illegal firearm
- Aside from Pawn Stars, he has been featured in several additional shows such as American Restoration, Counting Cars, Top Gear USA, among others
- He made his directorial debut in the documentary short, Driven: The Story of Tanner Godfrey in 2013
- He recently listed his five bedroom, six bathroom Las Vegas property on the real estate market for for $1.8 million
Chumlee Bio – 2018 Update
Austin Russell aka Chumlee became good friends with Corey Harrison aka “Big Hoss” as a young boy. Having often spent time at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop together even as children, he eventually began working for the store in 2003. By the time Pawn Stars had premiered on the History Channel, he had already worked there for a handful of years. One of the main cast members, his duties have been depicted to include loading items, testing items, and writing tickets up for purchased items. Portrayed as the comic foil, his perceived lack of intelligence is often joked about by the other staff. Despite that, he has managed to become a fan favourite show over the years.
For a while now however, Chumlee has been absent from the show. Just last year, he was charged with over a dozen felony accounts, including weapon and drug charges. In spite of his recent legal troubles, he successfully opened up a candy store called, Chumlee’s Candy on the Boulevard, which is located across the street from the pawn shop in Las Vegas. Since then, he has obviously been busy with the new business, which has led to a prolonged absence on Pawn Stars.
