What is Frank Fritz’s Net Worth?
Frank Fritz, the American reality star and antique collector, has a net worth of $6 million. He is renowned for co-hosting the popular reality series “American Pickers” on The History Channel with his friend Mike Wolfe. The show, which has aired more than 300 episodes over 22 seasons, follows the duo as they travel around the country in search of antique and rare pieces.
As one of The History Channel’s most successful shows, “American Pickers” has been highly rated across multiple age groups, and even ranked as the top non-fiction show on television. Additionally, Frank has authored two books: “American Pickers Guide to Picking” (2011) and “How to Pick Vintage Motorcycles” (2013).
Early Life and Career
Frank Fritz was born on October 11, 1965, in Davenport, Iowa. His parents split up when he was young, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather. As a child, he enjoyed collecting various items and riding dirt bikes. He worked at several jobs during his teenage years to save up enough money to buy a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Frank met future “American Pickers” co-host Mike Wolfe at school, and they both graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1982.
Frank Fritz’s Career as a Collector and TV Personality
Frank Fritz spent 25 years working as a fire inspector and began collecting firefighter and firehouse-related trinkets. After selling an item for a significant profit, he opened an antique shop in 2002 that focused on vintage and antique items. His reputation grew, and he caught the attention of The History Channel, leading to the premiere of “American Pickers” in 2010. The show attracted over three million viewers and became the network’s highest-rated debut since 2007’s “Ice Road Truckers.”
Aside from his work on “American Pickers,” Fritz has made appearances on several other TV shows, including “Rachael Ray,” “Cincy Entertainment,” “American Restoration,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Pawn Stars,” “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” and “Today.” He also lent his voice to an episode of the animated series “American Dad!” in 2017.
Frank Fritz’s Health Struggles and Legal Troubles
Frank Fritz has been battling Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, for over 30 years. Despite the challenges, he continues to travel in an RV with a bathroom while on the hunt for antiques. Fritz hopes to inspire others to live productive lives regardless of their adversities.
Between the eighth and ninth seasons of “American Pickers,” fans noticed that Fritz had lost weight. He attributed the weight loss to his Crohn’s disease and a commitment to exercising and eating better.
In 2017, Fritz was charged with OWI after driving the wrong way on the interstate. He had Xanax and THC in his system and claimed to have had only one beer before getting on the road. After pleading guilty, Fritz was sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation, ordered to pay a $625 fine (plus court costs), and attend a substance evaluation program.
In 2019, Fritz had to miss several episodes of “American Pickers” after undergoing back surgery.
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