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United States Duane "Dog" Chapman, known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, is an American television personality and former bail bondsman. He gained international recognition for his work in bounty hunting, starring in multiple reality TV series, and has transitioned into motivational speaking and ministry.
Dog the Bounty Hunter partnered with CBD Global Sciences to create a new CBD brand called 'Dog Unleashed CBD.' This brand was scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2021.
An online boutique and clothing line launched by Dog the Bounty Hunter and his daughters, dedicated to his late wife Beth Chapman. The brand offers merchandise, with each item being of limited quantity.
Duane Chapman promotes official merchandise, including signed and personalized books and photos, through his social media channels and official website.
Virtual Interactive Technologies announced a deal with a production company representing Chapman, allowing the company to use his persona for developing video games.
Duane Chapman, born on February 2, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, would later become recognized as Dog the Bounty Hunter. His early life included involvement with an outlaw motorcycle club and a significant period of incarceration in 1976 for murder, though he was outside the premises when the shooting occurred. After serving 18 months of a five-year sentence, Chapman states he was inspired to pursue a career in bounty hunting following a heroic act during his imprisonment. This pivotal experience shaped his professional path, leading him to establish himself in the bail bonds industry and later become a public figure.
Chapman gained international attention on June 18, 2003, for the capture of Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This high-profile capture, carried out with his son Leland and associate Tim Chapman, catapulted him into the public eye and led to his own reality television series. “Dog the Bounty Hunter” premiered on A&E on August 30, 2004, and ran for eight seasons until 2012. The show documented his experiences as a bounty hunter, often mixing professional arrests with personal and family narratives. Following its cancellation, he continued his television career with spin-off series “Dog and Beth: On the Hunt” (2013–2015) on CMT, and “Dog’s Most Wanted” (2019) on WGN America, further cementing his status as a prominent reality TV personality.
Beyond television, Chapman is a New York Times Best-Selling Author, with his autobiography “You Can Run But You Can’t Hide” debuting at number one in 2007, followed by “Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given” in 2010, and “Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption” in 2024. He also maintains an active role in crime fighting and advocates for legislative changes in bail laws. Currently, he is involved with the “Light Up the Darkness” ministry alongside his wife, Francie, and continues to engage with his audience through media ventures, including a new book and speaking tours.
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