Biography

Television personality and reality show star Frank Fritz is best known for his role on the History Channel’s hit series, American Pickers. But long before American’s became acquainted with the celebrity antique collector, Frank grew up in Iowa in a working class family. Even as a child, Fritz used to collect stamps and rocks and other common childhood items. After high school, Frank decided to forgo college or university, and instead travel the world to explore his passion for collecting.

In 2010, Frank Fritz joined the cast of American Pickers, and the show became an instant success. Since that time, viewers have watched Frank and fellow “picker” Mike Wolfe as they travel the United States to search for items with strong potential resale value, either for himself or on behalf of clients who hire him. Together, the two men explore people’s homes, sheds, and storage facilities, where Fritz might stumble upon some oil cans, antique toys, or even Hondas; items for which he has a particular fondness.

American Pickers is now in its sixteenth season, and continues to feature Frank Fritz and his company, Frank Fritz Finds, located in Illinois.