Jamie Hyneman is a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of skills and expertise. He holds a degree in Russian language and literature from Indiana University, which is a testament to his broad intellectual curiosity and versatility.
As a seasoned professional, Jamie has had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including his work as an animal wrangler, robot builder, and toy prototyper. He is also the proud holder of patent number 6,458,008 for a remote control/stabilization device, a testament to his innovative spirit and technical prowess.
In addition to his work on the popular television show Mythbusters, Jamie has also built items for commercial clients, including the 7-UP can-chucking machine and the Nike Roller-shoe. He is also the CEO of M5 Industries, his own personal shop that he founded after the collapse of Colossal Industries. M5 Industries is a thriving business that specializes in providing special effects services for movies, television shows, and commercials, as well as toy prototyping. The company is also the filming location for Mythbusters.
Before entering the special effects industry, Jamie had a diverse range of careers, including running a dive/charter business in the Caribbean, where he earned the certification of certified dive master. He has also worked as an animal wrangler, with experience handling a wide range of critters. Additionally, Jamie has worked as a concrete inspector and ran a pet store, demonstrating his ability to adapt to new situations and challenges.
Jamie has also had the opportunity to work on other television shows, including BattleBots, where he and his team at M5 Industries built and operated the wildly successful and dangerous robot Blendo. He has also worked on the show DeadBolt, alongside his colleagues Adam Savage and Grant Imahara.
In his personal life, Jamie is happily married and has expressed great pride in his wife.
