Frank Fritz Biography

Frank Fritz is an actor who is best known for his work in American Pickers (2010), The Best of American Pickers (2017), and American Dad! (2005). He is known for his history of appearing in American television reality shows. Fritz recently came into the spotlight when he was fired off the American reality show called American Pickers. Previously, he was working for the show for over a decade. Frank is currently admitted to the hospital as he suffered a stroke and battling for his life.

Early Life

Frank Fritz was born on 11th October 1965 in Iowa, USA and as of 2022, he is 57 years old. He was born to his parents named Bill Fritz and Susan Zirbes. Frank Fritz doesn’t consider himself to be superstitious. He is a god believer but believes, in reality, more than anything. His Zodiac sign is Libra. When Frank was a kid, he was a lover of collecting stamps, beer cans, rocks, and other things when he went traveling. He became an expert in collecting things and antiques of his own. Frank went to Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa, USA, and attained his graduation in 1982. Later, he went to Sudlow Intermediate School. Frank did not receive a college education. Fritz was brought up along with his sister whose name and identity have not been revealed.

He belongs to an American ethnicity and is also a religious person following the teachings of Christianity. It was revealed that in 1974, Frank’s father Bill Fritz left his wife Susan Zirbes because of his relationship with another woman with whom he was involved romantically. After that, Frank was brought up by his mother Susan who also married another person named Richard Zirbes in the same year. Frank’s stepfather was a salesman who used to trade in tires for vehicles and owned a shop. His mother Susan also became a worker for one of the nearby local construction companies. Unfortunately, Frank lost his mother on 17th December 2003. The news was announced online on Frank’s social media profiles.

Frank Fritz Career

Fritz’s occupation is still unknown. He was the middle man and was raised in a small town in Iowa where he used to collect rocks and other antique items with his father. There is not much detail on his family. Also, Fritz doesn’t seem to be the kind of person who reveals his relations in a friendlier way. Frank was once a fire inspector. He used to work in Des Moines and Cedar Falls, Iowa. The collection of antiques was his first love and he is obsessed with it.

Even when he used to work for the fire department, he used to collect fire department-related memorabilia and trinkets. Frank left his job and bought an item for 15 dollars. He sold the item and made a profit of around 450 dollars. From there onwards, he decided to become an antique collector. He tried to work on his passion for collecting different things. He used to collect old toys, cycles, motorcycles, and signs or vintage bikes and used to sell them after repairing them while making money for his livelihood.

The exit of Frank from American PIckers

In 2021, it was announced that Frank Fritz would not be appearing on the show American Pickers anymore. It was stated that he left the show because of a certain difference between him and his childhood friend Mike Wolfe. Throughout the years, it can be said that their lives have been parted away. Things went so hard that it made a rumor that in the last 10 years Franks had not discussed even a little thing about Mike Wolfe in his statements.

On other hand, Frank said that he would love to make his comeback on the show as this was something he always loved to do. But, in July 2021, Wolfe stated that Frank would not be coming on the show. On the other hand, Danielle Colby, who was also the host of American Pickers said that it was sad to hear that Frank would be leaving the show. Frank mysteriously disappeared after March 2021 and did not appear on the camera while talking about any of the things related to the show.

Frank Fritz Biography

Real Name Frank Fritz
Birth Date 11 October 1965
Age (as of 2022) 56 Years
Birth Place Davenport, Iowa, United States
Nationality American
Profession TV Actor
Religion Christianity
Sun sign Libra

Physical Statistics

Height in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimeters – 165 cm
Weight in Kilograms – 71 kg  –  in Pounds –  156 lbs
Shoe Size 8 (U.S.)
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Dark Brown
Body Type Average

Family

Father Bill Fritz
Mother Susan Zirbes
Sister
Brother

Qualification/Education

School
College

Relationship Status

Marital Status Single
Affair No
Girlfriend None

Personal life

Frank Fritz has not collected much love in his life. He is rumored to have an ex-girlfriend called Dianna Bankson. Dianna is a divorced single parent and owes a daughter named Paige. Mike Wolfe shared a post about Frank having suffered from a stroke and asked for his speedy recovery. He also urged his fans to keep praying for him and keep him in their hearts.

Frank Fritz Net worth

Although Frank had not talked to Mike Wolfe in the last two years, he had been appearing on the show making history of his appearance on the series of American Pickers. He might have earned hard because of his television appearance. Also, he owns a business related to purchasing and selling old antiques or vintage bikes. Franks must have made a net worth of around $1 million.

Trivia

  • Franks has also been the co-host of various reality shows.
  • He has been living happily because of his adventures and stunning way of living life especially in front of the camera.
  • Frank is known for riding bikes and traveling on motorcycles and he carried a passion for riding motorcycles from a young age.
  • Frank once bought a bike for his parents which he felt to be worthy for his parents.

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