Early Start
As a child, he was inspired by his father's work as a Muppeteer on Sesame Street, which gave him an early look behind the scenes of television and filmmaking. He began his career working on commercials and then moved into film, working on special effects for movies like Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and The Matrix Reloaded.
Key Achievements
- Co-hosted the popular science show MythBusters for 14 seasons
- Honored with an honorary doctorate from the University of Twente for his work in popularizing science and technology
- Authored the book Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It
Why They Inspire Us
Adam Savage inspires kids to be curious, creative, and to not be afraid of failure. He shows that with hard work and a willingness to experiment, you can build almost anything you can imagine.