Rick Kirkham: Biography in Details
Who is Rick Kirkham?
Rick Kirkham is a former television reporter best known for having hosted the Inside Edition segment called Inside Adventure.
He has produced various popular Netflix series such as Tiger King, Tv Junkie, etc. Rick debuted in the film entertainment industry in 1994. He has also worked as a writer in several cinematographers for the Television documentary TV Freak.
Recently, Rick was seen spending his time with his wife and having a great harbor-side lunch before moving to Oslo to deliver a speech even during this pandemic period.
Rick Kirkham: Age, Parent, Siblings, Ethnicity
He was born on May 16th, 1958, in the United States. His father was also a writer and his mother was a housewife.
He has one sibling and is very close to his brother. His other information regarding his parents and siblings is unknown.
Rick Kirkham holds an American nationality and is of English ethnicity.
In which school did Rick Kirkham attend?
He has completed his schooling at a reputed high school named American Broadcasting School.
Rick Kirkham obtained a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1981. After completing graduation, he began writing his own theater plays.
Rick Kirkham: Career, Professional life
Rick Kirkham received his first camera when he was just 14 years old. He uses that camera and captures “a video diary of life talking intimately about his addiction, his guilt, and the love of his two boys, which would ultimately save him from self-destruction.”
Rick Kirkham fore Rick Kirkham became addicted to drugs, Kirkham was a dancer on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. His days as a crime reporter are where Kirkham earned his place in the spotlight. Accompanying police on drug busts, Kirkham got to carry a gun and wear a bulletproof vest. Ironically, it was during this time Kirkham became addicted to crack cocaine.
Later, Rick Kirkham started working for Inside Edition, where he became known for his willingness to participate in wild stunts like setting himself on fire (as seen in Tiger King). In 1996, Kirkham was fired from Inside Edition because of his addiction.
He appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2007 to talk about his addiction, and clips of his video diary were shown.
Recently in 2020, he starred in the Netflix documentary Tiger King. He talked about his attempt to make a documentary about Joe Exotic’s tiger park in Oklahoma.
Discovery ID channel released a show called “The Truth Behind Joe Exotic: The Rick Kirkham Story“. It is a talk show that premiered on June 2, 2020, In the show, Rick showcased his personal life and zoo.
He is currently living in Bodo, Norway, where he works as a freelance reporter for RealReels.
How much does Rick Kirkham earn?
As of 2022, he has an estimated net worth of $3-4 million.
Rick Kirkham is also a producer and writer and has a great income from his movies and documentaries.
Rick Kirkham: Rumor, Controversy
Rick Kirkham was accused of sexually harassing women. Besides this, there are no desperate rumors or scandals about this ex-reporter.
Body Measurement: Height, Weight
There is no information about Rick Kirkham’s height and weight. Though looking at his pictures, we can say that he has brown colored hair and hazel-colored eyes.
Rick Kirkham is also popular for his signature style of wearing a dark cowboy hat.
Social media
Rick Kirkham is active on Facebook with around 3.8K following. But he is not available on Twitter and Instagram.
Furthermore, he has his own YouTube channel with over 2.17K subscribers.
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Rick Kirkham's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | May | Thursday |
| 2025 | May | Friday |
| 2026 | May | Saturday |
| 2027 | May | Sunday |
| 2028 | May | Tuesday |
