Matt Moneymaker is a prominent TV personality and the visionary founder and president of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organisation (BFRO), a pivotal platform for researchers to exchange findings and for locals to report sightings of the enigmatic creature known as Bigfoot. Notably, he served as the host and team leader of Animal Planet’s acclaimed documentary series Finding Bigfoot, which captivated audiences across nine seasons spanning from 2011 to 2018, encompassing a remarkable 100 episodes.
Hailing from Los Angeles, Moneymaker’s intrigue with Bigfoot ignited at the tender age of 11, propelling him into a lifelong pursuit of unraveling its mysteries. During his tenure at UCLA in the 1980s, he commenced collaborations with fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts, embarking on his inaugural expeditions. Relocating to Ohio for law school in the early 1990s, fate intervened when he encountered a Sasquatch in a wildlife refuge in 1994, reinforcing his conviction in its existence. In 1995, he laid the foundation for BFRO, dedicating himself entirely to the quest for substantiating evidence of Bigfoot’s existence.
Moneymaker’s commitment to his cause has seen him collaborate closely with television networks, producing compelling documentaries and shows on the subject, including his debut, Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. From the inception of Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot, he has been an integral part of the series, guiding viewers through the pursuit of this elusive creature.
Beyond the screen, Moneymaker actively engages with his extensive following via social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, sharing glimpses of his adventurous life chasing Bigfoot. Additionally, he offers personalized shout-outs on the Cameo platform and maintains an official website, bfro.net, fostering further interaction with enthusiasts and researchers alike.
