Biography
Andy Bassich
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Andy Bassich is an American musher and a television personality who is well-known for portraying the host of the reality television show that aired on the National Geographic Channel Star, ‘Life Below Zero’. In this show, he is portrayed as the host for the show who always moved around with his pack of dogs and explored various places of the Alaskan wilderness.
His career did not start in front of the camera as he was actually a carpenter and a cabinet maker before his acting career. His acting career started when he wanted to fulfill his dream by exploring Alaska and making a living since 1980. Andy, along with his pack of 37 sled dogs and his loving wife, moved to Alaska and enjoyed the peace of the wilderness.
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Full Name | Andy Bassich |
Date of Birth | 25 January 1958 |
Birth Place | Washington D.C, USA |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Cabinet Maker and Carpenter |
Age | 63 years old |
Height | 5 ft 7 inches |
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) | Kate Rorke Bassich |
Net worth | $300 thousand |
Early Life and Bio
Andy Bassich was born on 25 January 1958 in Washington DC to parents whose identity has not been made public by him. Likewise, there is no information regarding his family details and his siblings. However, it is known that he was born and raised in the United States by his parents, who were of Turkish descent. Besides this, he is currently 63 years old with the zodiac sign of Aquarius.
Nationality and Physical Stats
Andy Bassich holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. In addition to this, he descends from Turkish ancestry. He is a Christian and practices Christianity as his religion. Besides this, he stands at the height of 5 feet and 7 inches (1.75m/175cms) tall and weighs around 64kgs (141lbs). Moreover, he has an average body figure with dark brown colored eyes with white-colored hair.
Education: Schooling/University
Andy Bassich studied and graduated from the John F. Kennedy High School located in the United States in the year 1976.
Career
Andy started his career initially as a carpenter and a cabinet maker. After working as a carpenter for a few years, he decided to pursue his dream of starting a living in the Alaskan wilderness. He moved to Alaska with a pack of 37 sled dogs and worked as a musher.
He also worked as a riverboat captain in the Yukon river for over 20 years. Then he rose to prominence after being starred in the television reality show of the National Geographic Channel Star, ‘Life Below Zero’, which featured people like him who fought and lived against the harsh condition of the Alaskan wilderness. Other names include people like Sue Aikens, Jassie Holmes, and Glenn Villeneuve.
Personal Life: Wife and Children
Andy Bassich is currently divorced and single. He was married to his ex-wife, Kate Rorke, after dating for a few years. The couple met in the show ‘Life Below Zero’ when Kate Rorke visited the show as a tourist and Andy worked as a riverboat captain.
The couple was blessed with a daughter whose name has not been made known to the public. Unfortunately, things took an unexpected turn in their life after living together for over ten years. It was rumored that Andy used to physically and verbally abuse his wife. The two of them separated in the year 2016 after their divorce was finalized.
What is Andy Bassich’s Net Worth
Andy earns primarily from his television career, and as of the year 2020, he has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
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