Date of Birth: October 23, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: July 13, 2020
Biography
Grant Imahara was an American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host, renowned for his work on the popular television series “MythBusters” and “White Rabbit Project.” Born in Los Angeles, California, Imahara graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in electrical engineering. Before gaining fame on television, he worked for Lucasfilm’s THX division and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), where he contributed to major films such as “Star Wars,” “The Matrix,” and “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.” His expertise in animatronics and robotics made him an invaluable asset in these productions. Imahara joined “MythBusters” in its third season and became known for his role as one of the “Build Team” members, where he applied his engineering skills to test various myths. After “MythBusters” ended, he co-hosted “White Rabbit Project” on Netflix, which explored various topics including technology, history, and pop culture.
5 Interesting Facts about Grant Imahara
1. Grant Imahara worked on the animatronics for R2-D2 in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
2. He designed and built the robot Geoff Peterson, the sidekick on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”
3. Imahara was a mentor for the high school robotics team “Team 980 ThunderBots.”
4. He was a licensed professional engineer and a member of the IEEE.
5. Grant Imahara was posthumously honored with a scholarship in his name at the University of Southern California.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Grant Imahara
1. “I love the fact that I get to play with robots and gadgets and stuff every day.”
2. “The best part about being a MythBuster is that I have the opportunity to play and experiment with common myths and urban legends.”
3. “Engineering isn’t about perfect solutions; it’s about doing the best you can with limited resources.”
4. “I think one of the things I love about engineering is that it’s a very collaborative process.”
5. “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny…’.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Grant Imahara achieved a highest net worth of approximately $2 million.
Children
Grant Imahara did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Grant Imahara – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1199811/
2. [Grant Imahara – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Imahara
3. [Grant Imahara on MythBusters](https://www.discovery.com/shows/mythbusters/cast/grant-imahara
4. [Grant Imahara’s Official Twitter](https://twitter.com/grantimahara
