Josh Gates facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Josh Gates
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Gates on location in Cambodia, 2013
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Joshua Marshall Gates
August 10, 1977 |
| Alma mater | Tufts University |
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Notable work
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“Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter” |
| Television | Expedition Unknown, Stranded, Destination Truth, Expedition X |
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Hallie Gnatovich
(m. 2014; div. 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
Joshua "Josh" Gates is an American television host and producer. He is best known for hosting exciting shows like Expedition: Unknown on the Discovery Channel. In his shows, Josh travels the world to explore ancient mysteries, lost cities, and strange legends. He is also a guest investigator on paranormal shows like Ghost Hunters.
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About Josh Gates
Early Life and Education
Josh Gates was born in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. His parents are Lee and Sonia Gates. He grew up with a love for adventure and history.
Josh went to Tufts University in Massachusetts. There, he studied two interesting subjects: archeology and drama. Archeology is the study of human history through digging up old sites. Drama is about acting and theater. These studies helped him become a great explorer and TV host.
Family Life
Josh Gates lives in Los Angeles, California. He has two children. He is also a member of The Explorers Club. This is a famous group for people who explore the world.
Josh Gates's TV Adventures
Exploring the Unknown with Destination Truth
From 2007 to 2012, Josh hosted a show called Destination Truth on Syfy. In this show, Josh and his team traveled to remote places. They looked for evidence of mysterious creatures and paranormal events. The show was very popular. It had many viewers who loved the adventures.
One cool moment happened in 2008. Josh visited Walt Disney World in Florida. He met Joe Rohde, a designer for Disney. Josh gave him a cast of a "Yeti" footprint. This footprint was found during an episode of Destination Truth. The cast is now on display at the Expedition Everest ride. This ride is a roller coaster about the Himalayas and the Yeti.
Investigating Mysteries with Ghost Hunters
Josh Gates has also hosted many live specials for Ghost Hunters. This show explores places said to be haunted. He also appeared as a guest investigator on some episodes. He helps produce other shows about paranormal topics. These shows include Ghost Nation.
In 2008, Josh hosted a seven-hour live show from Fort Delaware. This was an old Civil War prison camp. The show was very successful. It made Syfy the top cable network on Halloween night.
Adventures in Expedition Unknown
Since 2015, Josh Gates has hosted Expedition Unknown on the Discovery Channel. He is also an executive producer for the show. This series takes viewers on exciting journeys. Josh searches for famous lost treasures, ancient ruins, and historical secrets. The show is very popular and has been on for many seasons.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Josh started a new show. It was called Josh Gates Tonight. In this show, he talked to guests from home using video calls. They discussed travel and adventure.
Expedition: Back to the Future
In 2021, Josh hosted a special four-part series. It was called Expedition: Back to the Future. In this series, Josh teamed up with actor Christopher Lloyd. Christopher Lloyd played Doc Brown in the Back to the Future movies.
They went on a mission to find the special DeLorean Time Machines. These cars were used in the movies. Their goal was to find one car to donate to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. This foundation raises money for research into Parkinson's disease. The car would be sold at an auction to help a good cause.
Other TV Appearances
Josh Gates has appeared in other TV shows too. In 2002, he was a contestant on a game show called Beg, Borrow & Deal on ESPN. He also appeared in two episodes of Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files in 2012. In this show, he investigated strange events.
Josh also created and produced a paranormal reality show called Stranded. It premiered in 2013 on SyFy. Besides TV shows, Josh has been in commercials for big companies like BMW and Coke. He also does voice-over work. He narrated an audio-book called A Brother's Journey. His narration won an award for being excellent.
In 2020, Josh started another new show called Expedition X. In this show, he works with paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot and scientist Phil Torres. They investigate mysterious reports and strange phenomena together.
See also
In Spanish: Josh Gates para niños
