Grant Imahara
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Work in Digital Media and Independent Projects
Beyond traditional television, Imahara appeared on several digital and online platforms. He featured on YouTube channels such as Geek & Sundry and Eureka, as well as web series including "Star Trek Continues" and the fan film "Star Trek: Renegades." These projects reflected his passion for science fiction and further emphasized his versatility as both an engineer and performer.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 23 Oct, 1970
- Age
- 49 yrs
- Occupations
- Film actor
Engineer
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Los Angeles
- Education
- University of Southern California
USC Viterbi School of Engineering - Gender
- Male
- Description
- MythBusters (build team member), Electronics and radio control expert
- Twitter Id
- Grantimahara
- Net Worth 2021
- 2 million
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Publications and Writing
Imahara authored the book Kicking Bot: An Illustrated Guide to Building Combat Robots, a widely respected resource in the robotics community. The book offers comprehensive insights into combat robot construction, making it a valuable guide for engineering enthusiasts. He also served as a writer and cast member of the short film "Architects of Evil."
Personal Life and Online Presence
Grant Imahara stood approximately 1.69 meters tall and was known for his engaging personality and sense of humor. He was in a relationship with Jennifer Newman, though the couple had not married. He was active on social media platforms including Twitter and Instagram, where he interacted regularly with his large fan base of over 640,000 followers. He was known to have tweeted more than 11,000 times. Imahara identified as an atheist and maintained a sharp wit throughout his public life. At the time of his passing in 2020, he was 49 years old and had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
