Richard Benjamin Harrison

Reality Star

Birthday March 4, 1941

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Danville, VA

DEATH DATE Jun 25, 2018 (77)

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About

Businessman and reality television star best known as one of the stars of the History Channel reality series Pawn Stars. He is the the co-owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, which opened in 1989. 

Before Fame

As a teenager, he was ordered to enlist in the military rather than go to jail for stealing a car. 

Trivia

His show Pawn Stars became the History Channel's highest-rated show within ten weeks of its debut. 

Family Life

He married JoAnne Rhue Harrison in 1960. His son Rick Harrison is the co-owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. 

Associated With

He and employee Austin Russell, a.k.a. Chumlee, are both known for their appearances on Pawn Stars.