![]() ![]() Chumlee’s response? 'Don’t be mad because you don’t have a cartoon of yourself.' Rick Harrison was less than impressed, calling it a stupid purchase. And when someone came to the pawn shop with a rare animation cel from the series which actually depicted Chumley, Corey Harrison snapped it up in honour of his best pal. Not the most flattering comparison maybe, but name stuck. He was actually dubbed 'Chumlee' as a kid, when a friend’s dad said he looked a lot like cartoon walrus Chumley, from the 60s children’s series Tennessee Tuxedo. And you couldn’t accuse the man of being a miser about it – he’s splashed out on a car collection any petrolhead would envy, with a Rolls-Royce Phantom, Maserati GranTurismo and 1964 Impala SS among the impressive sets of wheels he’s bought over the years.Ģ His nickname was inspired by a cartoon walrusĬynics who think Chumlee was given a quirky nickname for telly purposes: allow us to put you right. He’d actually been working there for five years when the TV series came calling, promptly bringing him fame and a pretty chunky fortune. Read on to find out how much he has to his name, along with some other essential facts on the man, the myth, the Chumlee.Ĭhumlee – real name Austin Lee Russell – has certainly come a long way since he was just a lowly lackey behind the counter at the pawn shop. Which is just as well, given that he’s never seen a pair of trainers he hasn’t wanted to buy. Things like easy-charm, iconic facial hair, and a deep working knowledge of pinball machines. Sure, the others may have tons of historical knowledge and haggling know-how, but Chumlee also brings other things to the table. Police say the seized items are “commonly found with persons who package and sell controlled substances.” Russell reportedly told police during the search that he doesn’t sell drugs.Pawnbroker, reality show superstar and world-renowned sneakerhead (which, translated into British, means someone who really, really likes trainers), Chumlee is the Renaissance man of the Pawn Stars crew. They also seized marijuana, methamphetamine, drug pipes, and other paraphernalia, as well as a “clear plastic baggie with white residue” and a “$1 bill rolled up with white powdery residue,” all found in a vault in the reality star’s “Chum Chum” room, which apparently has a stripper pole. Four of the guns were registered under Chumlee’s legal name. ![]() Update: According to Chumlee’s arrest report, police discovered 12 guns - including handguns, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns - some of which were loaded, at his residence. “We don’t have details yet,” his co-star Rick Harrison told the Sun, “but are here to help Chumlee however we can.” Chumlee is a fan favorite on the PS series, as the comical employee and family friend of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop squad. He was booked at Clark County Detention Center, with bail set at $62,000. But the Sun reports he now faces 19 charges for drug possession and one for the gun. Austin Lee Russell), 33, hasn’t been charged with assault. KTNV’s Action News notes that Chumlee (a.k.a. While there, they found several illicit items, including methamphetamine, marijuana, and at least one gun. Las Vegas authorities had gone to the reality star’s residence earlier in the day to implement a search warrant for an ongoing sex-assault investigation. Pawn Stars’s Chumlee was arrested Wednesday for drug and weapon possession, according to reports. Photo: Handout/Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department ![]()
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