Cliff Barackman is an American television personality and widely recognized Sasquatch researcher. He was born on November 28, 1970, in Long Beach, California, where he also spent his formative years. He attended California State University, Long Beach, where he first became deeply interested in the mystery surrounding Bigfoot—a fascination that would shape the course of his professional life.
Barackman has dedicated his career to the study of Bigfoot, contributing significantly to the field of cryptozoology. He gained national attention as a co-host of the Animal Planet series Finding Bigfoot, which aired from 2011 to 2018. In the program, Barackman, alongside a team of investigators, traveled to various locations across North America—and occasionally abroad—interviewing eyewitnesses and exploring wilderness areas for evidence of the elusive creature. The show spanned 12 seasons, not nine as originally stated, and remains one of the most well-known Bigfoot-focused television productions to date.
In addition to his on-screen role, Barackman is actively involved in curating and analyzing footprint evidence, audio recordings, and reported sightings. He operates the North American Bigfoot Center in Boring, Oregon, which serves as both a museum and a hub for ongoing research. Through his media appearances and public outreach, Barackman has helped educate audiences about the complexities and controversies surrounding Sasquatch investigations.
Cliff Barackman is also a talented jazz guitarist and composer. His passion for music runs parallel to his scientific interests, and he has composed original pieces, some of which have been featured in his television projects. His musical background adds a creative dimension to his professional persona and contributes to his multifaceted career profile.
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.6 million |
