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Jamie Hyneman is a jack of all trades. Graduate in Russian language and literature, Animal Wrangler, Robot Builder, Toy Prototyper and holder of patent no. 6,458,008 for a remote control/stabilization device, Jamie is a truly well-rounded individual. Besides his time on Mythbusters, Jamie builds items for commercials including the 7-UP can-chucking machine and the Nike Roller-shoe... See full bio »

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James Franklin Hyneman
in Marshall, Michigan, USA
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Filmography

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2010-2012 MythBusters (TV series documentary) (executive producer - 29 episodes)
– Cannonball Chemistry (2012) (executive producer)
– Mini Myth Medley (2012) (executive producer)
– Fright Night (2012) (executive producer - as Jamie 'Jamie Hyneman' Hyneman)
– Trench Torpedo (2012) (executive producer)
– Explosions A to Z (2012) (executive producer)
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2012 Unchained Reaction (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
– Movie Mayhem (2012) (executive producer)
– Jack of All Trades (2012) (executive producer)
– Speed (2012) (executive producer)
– Fire and Ice (2012) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSpecial Effects (9 titles)
2003 The Matrix Revolutions (special effects technician)
 
2003 The Matrix Reloaded (special effects technician)
 
2002 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (special effects technician)
 
1999 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (special effects technician)
 
1997 Flubber (animatronics technician)
 
1991 Naked Lunch (animatronics technician)
 
1990 Arachnophobia (special effects technician)
 
1989 Rude Awakening (special effects technician)
 
1986 Top Gun (special effects crew - uncredited)
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Lab Technician
– The Theory of Everything (2008) … Lab Technician (uncredited)
 
2006 The Darwin Awards
Army Dude
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2000 BattleBots (TV series) (competitor, robot builder)
 
Show ShowArt Department (1 title)
1994 The Ketchup and Mustard Man (short) (sets)
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
2003-2013 MythBusters (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
– Down and Dirty; Earthquake Survival (2013) … Himself - Host
– Deadliest Catch Crabtastic Special (2013) … Himself - Host
– JATO Rocket Car: Mission Accomplished? (2013) … Himself - Host
– Food Fables (2012) … Himself - Host
– Cannonball Chemistry (2012) … Himself - Host
See all 222 episodes »
 
2013 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #10.379 (2013) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Unchained Reaction (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Movie Mayhem (2012) … Himself - Host
– Jack of All Trades (2012) … Himself - Host
– Take Flight (2012) … Himself - Host
– Speed (2012) … Himself - Host
– Fire and Ice (2012) … Himself - Host
See all 6 episodes »
 
2012 CBS News Sunday Morning (TV series)
Himself - Host, 'Mythbusters' (segment "No Foolin'")
– Less than 1%/The Lucky One/Sure Shot?/On the Road/Patti Smith/No Foolin' (2012) … Himself - Host, 'Mythbusters' (segment "No Foolin'")
 
2012 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
– The Daughter Also Rises (2012) … Himself (voice)
 
2011 The Colbert Report (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Jamie Hyneman & Adam Savage (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 Punkin Chunkin (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2009-2010 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.54 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #7.27 (2010) … Himself (as The Mythbusters)
– Episode #6.29 (2009) … Himself
 
2010 The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 YouTube Live (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005-2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #15.149 (2008) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #12.152 (2005) … Himself - Guest
 
2005-2006 Beyond Tomorrow (TV series documentary)
Himself - MythBuster
– Episode #2.26 (2006) … Himself - MythBuster
– Episode #2.25 (2006) … Himself - MythBuster
– Episode #2.24 (2006) … Himself - MythBuster
– Episode #2.23 (2006) … Himself - MythBuster
– Episode #2.22 (2006) … Himself - MythBuster
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2004-2012 MythBusters (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Built the BattleBots Robot "Blendo", and assisted on DeadBolt.

Publicity Listings:

4 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

M5 Industries | See more »

Alternate Names:

James Franklin Hyneman | Jamie 'Jamie Hyneman' Hyneman | The Mythbusters

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

The fact that we are so different is our strength. See more »

Trivia:

Once lived on a houseboat. See more »

Trademark:

Wears red Converse sneakers See more »

Star Sign:

Libra