Todd Chrisley
Todd Chrisley is an American reality television personality and real-estate entrepreneur best known as the patriarch of the USA Network series Chrisley Knows Best, which ran from 2014 to 2023.
Todd Chrisley is an American reality television personality and real-estate entrepreneur best known as the patriarch of the USA Network series Chrisley Knows Best, which aired from 2014 to 2023. He and his wife Julie were convicted in 2022 on federal fraud and tax charges, later received presidential pardons in 2025, and were released from prison that year.
Early life and family
Todd Chrisley was born Michael Todd Chrisley in Georgia and was raised in Westminster, South Carolina. He married Julie Chrisley in 1996 and has five children across two marriages.
Reality television career
Chrisley became widely known through Chrisley Knows Best, which followed his family’s life and business dealings. The show led to additional projects and spin-offs featuring members of the Chrisley family.
Legal issues
In 2019, Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted on federal charges related to fraud and tax evasion. They were convicted in 2022, sentenced to prison, and later pardoned in 2025.
Public profile
Chrisley’s public image has combined reality TV fame, entrepreneurial branding, and controversy. Media coverage has often focused on both his family life and his legal case.
Key facts
- Best known for starring in Chrisley Knows Best, a family-focused reality series on USA Network.
- The series aired from 2014 to 2023 and spawned related spin-offs including Growing Up Chrisley.
- He was indicted with Julie Chrisley in 2019 and convicted in 2022 of bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion.
- Todd Chrisley was sentenced in 2022 and later pardoned by President Donald Trump in May 2025.
- He has five children, including Savannah, Chase, Grayson, Lindsie, and Kyle.
Canadian viewers may know Todd Chrisley through the reality series Chrisley Knows Best and related entertainment coverage, which circulated widely in North American television and celebrity media.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_ChrisleySupports: Birth name, approximate birth year, career, show dates, indictment, conviction, sentencing, and pardon
- Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/todd-chrisley/Supports: Family background, children, reality TV career, and legal timeline
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/todd-chrisley/Supports: Reality TV role, entrepreneurial background, and birthplace
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6449437/Supports: Birth date, occupation, spouse, children, and selected credits
- CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/30/entertainment/todd-chrisley-julie-chrisley-timelineSupports: Reality TV fame, family lifestyle portrayal, and fraud allegations