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Key facts

Full name Adam Whitney Savage[1]
Born July 15, 1967[1]
Birth place New York City, New York, USA[3]
Best known for Former co-host of MythBusters[1]
Other show Unchained Reaction[1]

Adam Savage is an American special effects creator and educational video presenter, best known as the former co-host of MythBusters.

Context

Adam Savage is an American special effects creator and educational video presenter. He is best known as the former co-host of MythBusters with Jamie Hyneman on Discovery Channel. He later hosted and executive produced MythBusters Jr. and Savage Builds. He also produces content for his YouTube channel Tested and wrote the book Every Tool's a Hammer. [1] [2]

Documented claims

  • Adam Savage began concentrating his career on the special-effects industry in 1993. [2]
  • MythBusters premiered on Discovery Channel in January 2003. [2]

Questions and answers

What does Adam Savage do today?

He produces content for his YouTube channel Tested and has hosted shows like MythBusters Jr. and Savage Builds. [2]

What happened to Adam Savage from MythBusters?

He continued his career in television and online media, hosting and executive producing MythBusters Jr. and Savage Builds, and creating content for his YouTube channel Tested. [2]

Sources

  1. Adam Savage - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Adam Savage Biography | Booking Info for Speaking ... — allamericanspeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Adam Savage Biography — racctrusted.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People