Zak Bagans Biography, Age, Height, Career, Personal Life, Net Worth

Zak Bagans is an American actor and television personality who is best known as a host on the Travel Channel’s paranormal investigation series Ghost Adventures. Bagans is also the author of the book Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of Ghost Adventures Crew. He wrote the book alongside Kelly Crigger.

After his book was listed on the New York Times Best Seller books for years, Zak saw his career soar to a whole new level. He doesn’t work on the TV show, Deadly Possessions. It’s perfectly safe to say that Bagans likes to seek out his paranormal friends. Now let’s learn a little more about this ghost hunter.

ZAK BAGANS: EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION

Zachary Alexander Bagans was born on April 5, 1977 in Washington, District of Columbia. He is an American by nationality and comes from a mixed ethnicity with Italian, Czech and German heritage. Bagans was born to mother Nancy Knapp who works as a local interior designer. Zak also has a sister named Meredith Bagans who he is quite close with.

For his education, Zak went on to Glenbard West High School in Illinois. He graduated from the institution in 1995. After graduation, Zak joined Western Michigan University and then the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan.

ZAK BAGANS: CAREER

After graduating, Bagans began to rise to fame as the lead specialist and host of Ghost Adventures. Additionally, Bagans is also one of the main supporters of the Ghost Adventures Crew and considers himself an expert in all things paranormal. According to reports, his curiosity for paranormal activity was born with encountering the soul of a self-destructive woman in her condo.

Currently, Bagan and his friends on the show are exploring areas said to be haunted by ghosts. He is however often criticized for his methods of dealing with the afterlife. His work in this field took on a whole new level in 2012 when he landed the role of executive producer for a new show, ‘Paranormal Paparazzi’. He even had the opportunity to propel his Dungeon Wear clothing line.

ZAK BAGANS: PERSONAL LIFE

Although Zak may seem like an outgoing man, he likes to maintain a low-key life and stay away from the media. He is also unmarried and lives one life. However, according to reports, he was previously in a relationship with Marcy Delatorre. When his fans died, it was just a rumor and nothing more.

Also in 2014, Zak posted a photo showing his engagement to fiancé Ashley. However, no one has heard from Zack and Ashley since and it remains a mystery if they are still together. Prior to this announcement, Bagans was dating Christine Dolce but things weren’t working out either. Looking at things, compatibility doesn’t seem to be Zak’s forte.

ZAK BAGANS: WEALTH AND SOCIAL MEDIA

While it might not be considered the most conventional way to find fame, Zak has been hugely popular doing what he does. He made his fortune through his work in all things paranormal. Moreover, he has worked on different shows that are sure to pay him well. According to our understanding, Bagans has a net worth of $5 million.

Zak is also extremely famous on social media platforms. He has over 540,000 followers on Instagram where he goes by the handle @realzakbagans . Bagans is also active on Twitter and he goes through the handle @Zak_Bagans .