If you are a science nerd or just a TV fanatic who loves blowing things up, then Adam Savage isn't a foreign name to you. This master of busting myths has been a TV favorite since the early 2000s, thanks to his groundbreaking Discovery TV show, Mythbusters.
The show that made nerdy, cool kids, and grown peeps alike fall in love with science blew up the Discovery TV channel charts to become one of its most popular shows. For once, science was made fun.
Right now, this smart chap behind that hit TV show is valued at $8 million. And as you'll learn here, that wealth didn't come from busting myths alone. Where exactly?
Read on to find out.
15 He Worked As A Special Effects Expert For Billion-Dollar Companies Like Coca-Cola
Before busting myths became his forte, Adam Savage had a knack at working special effects for billion-dollar companies. TED reports that Adam served a huge clientele of top companies such as Nike, Coca Cola, Corney, and Hershey in his 10-year special effects career.
14 He Worked As An Animator And Graphics Designer
Just like a true maker, this man could touch anything and it would turn into creative gold. Idea Academy reports that Adam worked as an animator and graphics designer, among a host of other jobs which gave him the ability to transform what's conceived in mind to something practical.
13 He Worked As A Voice Actor On Sesame Street
Voice actor? Yes. That's how far this chap went in pushing his abilities to the limit. Muppet Fandom reports that Adam's father, Whitney Lee Savage, was the creative behind Sesame Street that hit the screens in the 70s. His son, Adam, was not shy about contributing to his father's works.
12 He Did TV Commercials As A Kid
Well, Adam Savage wasn't born naturally good at doing major TV shows. Datebook reports that his childhood TV commercial stints are what made him good on set. Most of his works were done in the 80s, in New York, with him also getting an acting role in the movie, "You're Only Human (Second Wind)".
11 He Has Been A Game Show Judge Alongside Jamie Hyneman
These two have worked alongside each other for a long while, that their fans can't shake off the thought that they are best buddies. Apart from blowing things up in Mythbusters, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage have also played judges in the popular game show, Unchained Reaction. Jamie is also as rich as Adam, according to The Things.
10 He Was A Mythbusters Host Alongside Jamie Hyneman
And finally, the place where these two made history. Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage were the loveable hosts of Mythbusters. The show raked in a lot of viewers and revenue, that the duo rank among the top 10 most paid stars from Discovery Channel.
9 He Hosts And Produces Mythbusters Jr
After the Mythbusters dust settled in 2016, Adam Savage got invited by Science Channel to host a spinoff of the show, Mythbusters Jr. And according to The New York Post, not only does he host but he's also the executive producer of the show.
8 He Was The Executive Producer Of Unchained Reactions
Speaking of sitting at the producer's seat, Adam Savage was also the executive producer of Unchained Reactions. IMDb reports that this role was shared between him and his Mythbusters co-host Jamie Hyneman. The show ran for one season, with 6 episodes.
7 He Owns A Gallery
The man of science also loves art. When he's not testing the plausibility of a myth, he's busy designing sets, toys, and doing carpentry. And to keep all these creations in one place, he owns a gallery.
6 He Worked As A Model Maker For Major Films Like Galaxy Quest
Adam Savage is not an ordinary name in Hollywood. The Wall Street Journal reports that the seasoned star has worked on models for major movies like Galaxy Quest and the Hollywood mammoth, Star Wars.
5 He Taught Model Making At The Academy Of Arts University In San Francisco
For a man this seasoned, passing down that knowledge to the younger generation is the next great thing to do. And for Adam, he got the opportunity to do this at The Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, where he taught model making, as reported by People Pill.
4 He Is A Contributor And Editor At Tested.com
If you can't catch his knowledge in the University lecture halls, then you can look him up at tested.com. Celebrity Networth states that Adam not only contributes to the site, but also doubles up as one of its editors. The site focuses on tech.
3 He Has Appeared In A Couple Of Films, Like The Expanse
Adam's first acting stint was back in the 80s when he was still a young chap figuring out where he would fit in the TV and film industry. And recently, he's had other cameos in reputable shows such as The Expanse, as reported by Channel Guide.
2 He Is The Creative Director Of SiliCon
Hello there Silicon Valley Comic Con chaps. We have a new creative director. According to 8bitDigi.com, Adam Savage will be taking the role of creative director, one which was previously held by tech guru Steve Wozniak.
1 He Suggested The Name For Jamie's Special Effects Company - M5 Industries
The duo didn't just contribute to busting myths but also suggesting cool names to each other's businesses. While Jamie Hyneman was hunting for a better name for the special effects business he had founded, Adam had an easy suggestion - M5. Turns out he couldn't remember MI6, so he opted for the closer option, M5.
Sources: IMDb, Channel Guide, People Pill, Wall Street Journal, TED