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Rick Harrison

Rick Harrison is an American businessman, reality television personality, and co-owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rick Harrison is an American businessman, reality television personality, and co-owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. He is best known for appearing on the History Channel series *Pawn Stars*, which features the shop and its dealings with customers. He opened the pawn shop with his father, Richard Benjamin Harrison, in 1989.

Early life

Rick Harrison was born Richard Kevin Harrison on March 22, 1965, in Lexington, North Carolina. Sources describe him as an American businessman and television personality.

Gold & Silver Pawn Shop

Harrison and his father opened the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas in 1989, and the business became the setting for his later television fame.

Pawn Stars

Harrison became widely known as one of the central figures on *Pawn Stars*, a History Channel series that follows the pawn shop and its customers.

Public profile

Beyond television, Harrison is identified as a businessman and producer/actor in entertainment databases, reflecting his role as a media personality as well as a shop owner.

Key facts

  • Rick Harrison is co-owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas.
  • The shop opened with his father, Richard Benjamin Harrison, in 1989.
  • He rose to public attention through the History Channel reality series *Pawn Stars*.
  • His birth name is Richard Kevin Harrison.
  • He was born on March 22, 1965, in Lexington, North Carolina.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rick Harrison?
Rick Harrison is an American businessman and reality television personality best known for *Pawn Stars*.
What is Rick Harrison’s birth name?
His birth name is Richard Kevin Harrison.
When was Rick Harrison born?
He was born on March 22, 1965.
Where is Rick Harrison from?
He was born in Lexington, North Carolina, United States.
What business is Rick Harrison associated with?
He is associated with the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Harrison
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, and Gold & Silver Pawn Shop co-founding in 1989.
  2. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/rick-harrison/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and description as a pawn appraisal expert and reality TV personality.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3623485/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and entertainment career credits.