Celebrity Biographies
Adam Richman Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1974, May 16 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 46 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| birth name | Adam Richman |
| Dad | Jeffrey Mark Richman |
| Mother | Sharon Richman |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Brooklyn |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Actor |
| Working for | travel channel |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| subject with | N/A |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Education | Emory University |
| Books | Straight Up Tasty: Meals, Souvenirs, and Bites from My Travels, PLUS |
Adam Richman is a versatile American actor and television personality, recognized for hosting various food and culinary challenge shows on the Travel Channel. He is best known for his appearance on the Travel Channel’s Man v Food. Richman retired from competitive eating in January 2012; so Man v. Food Nation was the final season of Man v. Food.
Early life and education of Adam Richman
Adam Richman was born on May 16, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. Richman grew up in the district’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. He is of white ethnic origin and has an American nationality.
Adam attended a Solomon Schechter school through eighth grade and later joined Talmud Torah High School eventually graduating from Midwood High School.
Richman finished her BA in International Studies at Emory University, earning an MA from the Yale School of Drama. Richman was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity.
Adam Richman’s career
Adam’s acting career includes his guest roles on Guiding Light , Law & Order , All My Children . He later made his appearances on various television shows.
In 2004, Adam played the role of a butcher in Juana de ArcadiaI, alongside Ámbar Tamblyn, Chris Marquette, Será yo Am , and others. In addition, Adam has made an appearance as him in regional theater productions throughout the United States, and has also appeared in television commercials multiple times.
A self-taught food expert and trained sushi chef, Adam has kept a travel journal that includes every restaurant he has visited since 1995. He maintained his health while enjoying his show on Man v. Food from Travel Channel.
Richman also tried to stay hydrated by drinking large amounts of water or club soda and giving up coffee and soda. Later in 2012, Adam retired from competitive eating. Thus, Man v. Food Nation aired the final season.
Around the time of his competitive meal, Adam gained a considerable amount of weight and became depressed. He was a paid spokesperson for Zantac during season 3 of Man v. Food.
In addition, Adam is also the author of America the Edible: A Hungry from Sea to Dining Sea, which was released on November 9, 2010 by Rodale Publishing.
On January 23, 2011, Adam made an appearance on Food Network’s Iron Chef America as a judge for a Gruyere cheese battle as the theme ingredient. Richman also hosted the Travel Channel’s The Traveler’s Guide to Life, which debuted on January 26, 2011.
In June 2014, Adam was embroiled in a social media controversy over comments he made regarding his weight loss, which he complained about with a hashtag that was said to be related to eating disorders.
Controversial nature of the encounter are allegations that Richman referred to one or more of his followers as enemies and further advised them to consume one gram per razor blade and bathe. Adam later apologized, but the Travel Channel postponed his series, Man Finds Food.
In 2015, Richman told The Independent that he eats a vegan diet when training for football. Adam also worked as a judge on the UK TV series BBQ Champ in 2015, which was hosted by Myleene Klass and broadcast on ITV.
Adam Richman Net Worth
Adam Richman net worth is $10 million today. He has earned a good amount of money as an actor and television personality. He earns $35K per episode working on Man vs Food.
He has also appeared in several national television commercials, as well as playing the role of God the Butcher in the 2004 film Joan of Arcadia.
Adam Richman’s personal life
Adam Richman is currently single and has not yet been married. However, there are few rumors about his love.
In Adam’s recent Instagram post on May 1, 2017, he shared a photo of his meeting with American journalist Tamron Hall. Due to his post, many of his fans were confused if the two were dating.
Adam was also rumored to be in a relationship with British pop singer, Myleene Klass in 2015, when they both acted as judges for the 2015 BBQ camp show. Later in an interview, Myleene confirmed that they were not in a relationship.
Adam Richman Body Measurements
- Adam Richman Height: He has a height of 6 feet (1.83 m).
- Weight: 54 kilograms
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye color: blue
- Age: As of 2019, he is 44 years old.