Josh Gates

Josh Gates: Biography in Details

Who is Josh Gates?

Josh Gates is an American television host and author. Josh Gates is famous for his show Destination Truth on Syfy.

Currently, he presents and co-executive produces the Travel Channel series Expedition Unknown.

Furthermore, he has also written a book named Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter.

Josh Gates: Birth, Age, Parents, Ethnicity

Josh Gates was born on August 10, 1977, in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, United States. He is 45 years old.

His mother is a homemaker and his father is a deep-sea diver by profession.

When Josh Gates was a kid, he would travel to exotic places with his parents.

Education, University

Talking about his education, Josh Gates completed his graduation in Archaeology and Drama from Boston’s Tufts University.

Josh Gates: Professional Life, Career, Awards

Josh Gates began his career as an explorer and climbed the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Aconcagua.

Furthermore, he is also a certified SCUBA diver and has worked with researchers at the University of Maryland’s archaeological excavations. So far, he has traveled to more than 100 countries.

Besides this, Josh Gates is a successful television host. He is famous for his show Destination Truth on Syfy.

In January 2015, his show Expedition Unknown premiered in the Travel Channel series.

Furthermore, he also wrote a book named  Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter.

Apart from that, the famous explorer also took part in various shows such as Beg, Borrow & Deal, and Truly Famous, as well as also hosted Ghost Hunters.

To fill the conclusion of the season and more network airtime in 2020, a SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 2020 pandemic at-home variant of the show called Josh Gates Tonight was devised, in which Gates video chats with guests about travel and life.

Expedition: Back to the Future, a four-part special of Expedition: Unknown, premiered in 2021.

As of now, Josh Gates has been awarded the Earphones Award by Audiofile Magazine.

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Was Gates the host of Destination Truth?

From 2007-2012, Josh Gates was the host of Destination Truth on Syfy. The show was able to deliver 1.7 million total viewers.

Lastly, this show was terminated after its fifth season.

What is the Net Worth of Josh Gates?

Josh Gates’ net worth is $3 million as of the year 2023. His annual income is $100k per year.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

Josh Gates has auburn hair and blue eyes.

He is 6 ft 2 inches tall and his weight is 90kg. He is allergic to hedera helix.

Social Media

Currently, Josh Gates has more than 365k followers on Instagram, 361.9k followers on Twitter, and more than 493k followers on Facebook.

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FQAs

What disease does Josh Gates have?

• At 11 years of age, he suffered from Crohn's disease.

What does Josh Gates wear around his neck?

• He wears a black-colored thread.

How old is Josh Gates Explorer?

• As of 2021, he is 44 years old.

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