Mike Rowe Biography
A native of Baltimore County, Maryland, Mike Rowe born Michael Gregory Rowe is an American television host and narrator. Gregory is best known for his work on the Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs and the series Somebody’s Gotta Do It originally developed for CNN.
Moreover, he hosted a series produced for Facebook called Returning the Favour in which he found people doing good deeds and did something for them in return. Additionally, he hosts a podcast titled The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe.
Mike Rowe Age and Birthday
Gregory Rowe is 59 years old as of 2021. He was born on March 18th, 1962 in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States.
Mike Rowe Height and Weight
Mike measures a standing height of 6 feet tall which is equivalent to 1.83 meters tall. He also weighs 78 kilograms which is equivalent to 172 lbs. Additionally, Gregory has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair.
Mike Rowe Family, Parents and Siblings
Rowe who hails from Baltimore County, Maryland is the loving son of John, his father, and Peggy Rowe, his mother. Both his parents were teachers. Mike revealed that in the commercials for Dirty Jobs, he did it as a tribute to his father and grandfather.

Mike Rowe Wife and Children
Mike is currently single. However, he previously dated Danielle Burgio who is an actress, stuntwoman, and filmmaker. Moreover, he was once rumored to be dating Sandy Duston who is an executive at a data management company but he declined the allegations.
Mike Rowe Gay
Working as an author, he published a novel titled Looking for Brothers which contains essays on the contemporary gay experience which made his fans start speculating that he was gay. However, he came ou to say that he was not gay.
Mike Rowe Trump and Obama
After Trump won the elections, Mike took to social media specifically to Facebook to congratulate him on his winning. He continued to say that he would offer President Trump help just as he had previously offered former President Barack Obama to assist the best he can in an attempt to reinvigorate the skilled trades and shine a light on millions of good jobs that no one seems excited about pursuing.
Mike Rowe Works
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Mike Rowe House
On September, 25th, 2016, Mike was awakened by the sound of a bumblebee. At the time, he had no clothing on only to discover that it was not a bumblebee but a drone that had a drone with a camera. He quickly dressed up and went out with his shotgun but just before shooting it down, he thought it best to take a picture of it before it flew off. He later went on to Facebook to share his experience.
Mike Rowe New Show
Rowe is set to feature on Discovery Channel’s new show titled How America Works. The show is set to premiere in 2021. Moreover, he will be featured on Six Degrees with Mike Rowe.
Mike Rowe Political Party
Rowe has been quite firm on viewpoints that surround the conversation about politics. He has never publicly claimed any political affiliation.
Mike Rowe Podcast
Mike is the host of a podcast show titled The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe. He hosts the show in partnership with Red Seat Ventures.
Mike Rowe Scholarship
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Mike Rowe Net Worth
Rowe has made a great fortune over the years. He has an estimated net worth of $30 million.
Mike Rowe TV Shows
The following are Tv shows that Rowe has been featured in:
- 2000 – 2004 The Most
- 2002 Worst Case Scenarios
- 2002 – 2010 American Chopper
- 2003 Incredible Basements
- 2003 – 2012, 2020 – present Dirty Jobs
- 2004 American Hot Rod
- 2004 – 2010 Ghost Hunters
- 2005 – present Deadliest Catch
- 2005 – 2010 The Ultimate Fighter
- 2006 Shark Week
- 2007 – 2012 After the Catch
- 2007 American Dad!
- 2008 – 2010 Ghost Hunters International
- 2008 – 2010 Ghost Hunters International
- 2010, 2014 – present How the Universe Works
- 2011 Human Planet
- 2012 How Booze Built America
- 2012 Last Man Standing
- 2013 – 2014, 2019 – present Bering Sea Gold
- 2013 – present Airplane Repo
- 2013 Bering Sea Gold: Under The Ice
- 2013 Huckabee
- 2013 – present C.R.A.P.
- 2014 Building America
- 2014 – 2015 Somebody’s Gotta Do It
- 2016 America’s Greatest Makers
- 2017 – 2021 Returning the Favor
- 2017 – present Somebody’s Gotta Do It
- 2021 – present Six Degrees with Mike Rowe
- 2021 – present How America Works