Austin Russell, also known as "Chumlee," is a reality television star from the United States who has appeared on the programme Pawn Stars since it debuted in 2009. The History Channel and A&E both feature the pawn shop owned by Rick Harrison and his son Corey Harrison in Las Vegas, Nevada, in their respective episodes of Pawn Stars.

How Chumlee Started His Career?

Austin Lee Russell was born in Nevada on September 8th, 1982. When he was a young 12 years old boy, his father nicknamed him "Chumlee". 

When Russell was 21, he began working at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. Before "Pawn Stars' first season was filmed in 2009, he worked there for five years. 

Chumlee works behind the pawnshop counter and is known for his comedic gaffes. The show is about what happens at the 24-hour Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. Austin was famous for convincing a local Maserati dealership to sell him a $100,000 car for only $85,000, demonstrating his skill as a haggler. The History Channel's most popular show right now is "Pawn Stars."

He became a fan favourite and one of the series' most popular cast members. He launched his own business after the show was a huge success. Rick Harrison later purchased his share of the company. He has more item sales than other show stars because of his enormous fame.

He co-starred with Rick and Corey Harrison in the show as himself. On the Boulevard, across from the Pawn Shop, Chumlee opened Chumlee's Candy in 2017. For each "Pawn Stars" episode on television, he receives a salary of $25,000.

Business Ventures of Chumlee

Chumlee had the additional wealth due to the popularity of his products and the show's success in diversifying his holdings further. He began an impressive collection of sneakers, which he eventually sold on eBay to fund the national expansion of his novelty company.

Later, he purchased a property at the Harrisons' Pawn Plaza, where he opened Chumlee's Candy Shop. The shop is a medium-sized establishment that can accommodate twelve customers at once.

The shop sells a variety of sweets, but its signature product is Australian strawberry liquorice.

How Much Do Chumlee Earns? What is Chumlee Net Worth? 

Chumlee is thought to be worth around $5 million. He gets paid $25,000 per episode of Pawn Stars.

is candy store is a huge hit. It's safe to say that as time passes, his wealth will only continue to grow.

His closet holds more than 200 pairs of shoes, and he also collects vintage pinball machines. He likes skateboarding, playing video games, sports, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Additionally, he became well-known for successfully bartering a $100,000 car from a nearby Maserati dealership for only $85,000.

In 2019, Chumlee sold his home off the Las Vegas Strip for $1.38 million after having it listed for two years with an initial $1.8 million asking price.

Located on two acres of land, the main house has eight bathrooms and nine bedrooms. There is also access to an immense pool and a guesthouse.

Luxury Items Owed By Chumlee

Russell has over 200 pairs of shoes in his closet and is an avid shoe collector. In addition, he appreciates skateboarding, video games, sports, and the Pokemon Trading Card Game.

Chumlee also has a Rolls-Royce Phantom, Cadillac Escalade, Range Rover and a 1964 Impala SS in addition to his Maserati. He takes pleasure in driving his 1986 Buick Regal, which he modified with hydraulic lifts on the front and rear.