Mike Rowe
Television personality and worker advocate
Born
March 18th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Became a prominent television personality through hosting the series 'Dirty Jobs,' which aired on Discovery Channel. The show highlighted difficult and often underappreciated jobs across the United States. Rowe has also worked as a narrator for several documentary series, including 'Deadliest Catch' and 'Shark Week.' Beyond television, he founded the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to promote vocational education and skilled trades. Rowe has spoken publicly on issues surrounding the workforce and the importance of tradespeople in the economy.
Hosted 'Dirty Jobs' on Discovery Channel
Narrated 'Deadliest Catch' and 'Shark Week'
Founded mikeroweWORKS Foundation
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