Rick Harrison is an American businessman and television personality, best known as the co-owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas and as a star of the History Channel’s reality series “Pawn Stars.” Born on March 22, 1965, in Lexington, North Carolina, Harrison moved to Las Vegas in 1981 after his family’s real estate business failed. He began working in his father’s pawn shop, eventually becoming co-owner and manager.
“Pawn Stars,” which premiered in 2009, features Harrison and his team evaluating and negotiating deals on a wide range of historical artifacts and collectibles. The show has aired over 600 episodes, making it one of the most successful reality series on the network.
In his personal life, Harrison has experienced several marriages and family tragedies. He has been married four times and has three sons. In January 2024, he announced the death of his second son, Adam, at the age of 39 due to a fentanyl overdose. Despite these challenges, Harrison continues to be a prominent figure in the pawn industry and popular culture.
Recently, on March 6, 2025, Harrison became engaged to his girlfriend, Angie Polushkin, during a visit to a winery in Casablanca, Chile. The couple, who began dating in January 2024, shared the news on social media, with Harrison proposing with a 6.5-carat pear-shaped ring from his pawn shop.
Harrison also continues to engage with fans through public appearances. In February 2025, he served as a special guest at the 44th annual Home & Garden Show at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, where he met fans and discussed his experiences in the pawn industry.