Adam Savage

Adam Savage
Savage in 2025
Born
Adam Whitney Savage

(1967-07-15) July 15, 1967
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Special effects creator
  • educational video presenter
Known for
Spouse
Julia Ward
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(m. 2004)​
Children2
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2010–present
Subscribers7.2 million
Views1.812 billion
Last updated: 8 May 2026
Websiteadamsavage.com

Adam Whitney Savage (born July 15, 1967) is an American special effects creator and educational video presenter. He is best known as the former co-host, with Jamie Hyneman, of the Discovery Channel television series MythBusters and Unchained Reaction. His model work has appeared in major films, including Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and The Matrix Reloaded. He hosts the TV program Savage Builds, which premiered on the Science Channel on June 14, 2019. His platform Adam Savage's Tested includes a website and a YouTube channel.