Rick Harrison

Rick Harrison, an American businessman and reality television personality, is widely recognized as the co-owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and a star of the History Channel’s ‘Pawn Stars’. After achieving widespread television fame with the 2009 premiere of ‘Pawn Stars’ on the History Channel, Rick Harrison went on to build a multifaceted career as a prominent businessman and reality television personality. His journey in the pawn industry began working alongside his father, Richard Benjamin Harrison, at the Gold & Silver Coin Shop, which opened in Las Vegas in 1981. This foundation led to the establishment of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in 1989 at 713 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

By 2005, the shop had grown significantly, loaning approximately $3 million annually, a testament to Harrison’s expertise in appraising diverse historical items. Harrison’s initial four-year pitch to television executives culminated in ‘Pawn Stars’, a highly successful series chronicling the daily operations of his pawn shop alongside his father, son Corey, and family friend Austin ‘Chumlee’ Russell. The show’s global reach brought him widespread recognition, and in 2010, he was honored as Pawnbroker of the Year by the National Pawnbrokers Association. Building on this success, Harrison authored his biography, ‘License to Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life at the Gold & Silver,’ which debuted at No.

Harrison continues to evolve his career with new projects, starring in the spin-off series ‘Pawn Stars Do America’ in 2022, which further explores unique items and historical locations across the country. His contributions and public profile were recognized in 2023 when he was awarded the prestigious title of Kentucky Colonel. Looking ahead, Harrison is set to launch the ‘Pawn Stars After Dark Podcast’ in 2025, demonstrating his ongoing engagement with fans and the digital content landscape.