"A true creator knows that you follow the thing to where
it's going, not to where you think it ought to go." —
Adam Savage
Adam Savage (TW:
@donttrythis IG: @therealadamsavage FB: therealadamsavage)
has spent his life gathering skills that allow him to take what's
in his brain and make it real. He's built everything from ancient
Buddhas and futuristic weapons to fine-art sculptures and dancing
vegetables.
The son of a filmmaker/painter and a psychotherapist, Adam's
previous positions include projectionist, animator, graphic
designer, carpenter, interior and stage designer, toy designer,
welder, and scenic painter. And he's worked with every material
and in every medium he could fathom—metal, paper, glass, plastic,
rubber, foam, plaster, pneumatics, hydraulics, animatronics,
neon, glassblowing, moldmaking, and injection molding, to
name just a few.
In 1993, Adam began concentrating his career on the
special-effects industry, honing his skills through more than 100
television commercials and a dozen feature films,
including Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom
Menace and Episode II – Attack of the
Clones, Galaxy Quest, and
the Matrix sequels.
A decade later, Adam was chosen, along with Jamie
Hyneman, to host MythBusters, which premiered on
Discovery Channel in January 2003. 14 years; 1,015
myths; 2,950 experiments; eight Emmy
nominations; and 83 miles of duct tape later, that version
of the series ended in March 2016.
Today, Adam hosts and executive produces MythBusters
Jr., as well as a brand-new series, Savage Builds,
which premieres on Science Channel in June 2019. He also stars in
and produces content for Tested.com, including
behind-the-scenes dives into multiple blockbuster films
(including Alien Covenant, Mortal Combat,
and Blade Runner).
In addition, after a lifetime of hunting for the perfect bag,
Adam launched Savage Industries and began manufacturing his
own, along with MAFIA BAGS. Made in the United States and
constructed primarily from recycled sailcloth, every bag is not
only durable and lightweight but unique, as well. The
current line (available at AdamSavage.com) includes two
sizes of the EDC ("Everyday Carry") and pouches, with more
product both available on the site and on the way.
Finally, in 2019 Adam wrote his first book, Every
Tool's a Hammer, which is, in Adam's words, "...a
chronicle of my life as a maker. It's an exploration of making
and of my own productive obsessions, but it's also a permission
slip of sorts from me to you. Permission to grab hold of the
things you're interested in, that fascinate you, and to dive
deeper into them to see where they lead you."
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