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5 Things You Didn't Know About Pawn Stars

Richard Harrison was called 'Old Man' at 38, Chumlee wasn't supposed to be cast, and the shop does more sales than pawns. Learn surprising Pawn Stars secrets.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Pawn Stars

1. Richard Harrison has been an Old Man since he was 38 Years Old.

Older man in a black vest and tie tips a white hat beside a vintage blue Indian motorcycle.

On the show, Richard Harrison was always referred to as the "old man" until he passed on. You might think he was called so due to his old age. Well, that is partly true but not the entire reality. Richard earned the nickname when he was just 38 years old. His grumpy demeanor could have significantly contributed to his nickname. Richard sadly passed on in June 2018 after an extended battle with Parkinson's disease. 

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