1. Chumlee went to work at the pawn shop five years before filming the first season, having been a childhood friend of Corey Harrison whose father and grandfather founded the shop.
14 Facts About Chumlee
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Chumlee is often portrayed on the show as the comic foil, but he often appraises items in his areas of expertise, including pinball machines, sports memorabilia, sneakers, toys, and video games.
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Chumlee worked there for five years before filming the first season of the reality television series Pawn Stars in July 2009.
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Chumlee's duties include behind-the-counter work at the shop, such as testing items, loading items, and writing tickets for items purchased by customers.
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Chumlee has responded by explaining that he is underestimated and points to his expertise in pinball machines, which he utilizes in the second-season episode "Pinball Wizards", much to Corey's surprise, as an example of an area in which he is knowledgeable.
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Chumlee emerged as the breakout cast member, and a fan favorite of the series.
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Chumlee sold half of his stake in the company in 2010 to Rick Harrison for $155,000, so that the shop could handle orders of his merchandise more efficiently.
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Chumlee appeared as himself, alongside Rick and Corey Harrison, in the episode "iLost My Head in Vegas", on the American TV series iCarly.
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In May 2017, Chumlee opened a candy shop, Chumlee's Candy on the Boulevard, across the street from the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas.
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Chumlee enjoys sports, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, video games, and skateboarding.
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Chumlee is a fan of the TV series Boardwalk Empire, Sons of Anarchy, and Breaking Bad.
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Chumlee enjoys driving his 1986 Buick Regal, which he has customized with hydraulic lifts on the front and back.
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Chumlee was arrested but released on bond the following day, and scheduled to appear in court days later.
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On May 23,2016, Chumlee was charged with 20 felony counts, including drug and weapons charges.