Shane Madej is a popular actor, writer, and producer hailing from Illinois. He is kenned as a host for the famous web series, BuzzFeed Unsolved, which he hosts with co-host, Ryan Bergara. Furthermore, he has also made appearances in other television shows including S.W.A.T. and Puppet History.
Shane Madej Age
Shane Madej, one of the celebrities born on May 16, 1986, has his birth sign as Taurus. Also, proceeding to the chief concern, Shane is 38 years old as of 2024.
Height and Weight
Shane Madej has a height that is more than average. He stands tall at 6 feet 4 inches. Though he is very tall, his body weight is less and is measured to be around 55 kg. So he has a skinny look.
Shane Madej Net Worth
The net worth of Shane Madej is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2024. His web series, BuzzFeed Unsolved is quite popular and has millions of viewers. Hence, Shane is paid a good salary for acting as the show’s host. He also does brand endorsements deals on his social media accounts which have contributed towards his huge bank balance.
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| Last Updated | 2024 |
Family and Early Life
Shane Madej was born as Shane Alexander Madej in Schaumburg, Illinois. He was raised by father, Mark Madej, and mother, Sherry Madej. Shane grew up with an older brother named, Scott Madej.
Shane obtained his high school degree from the Schaumburg High School. He then enrolled at Columbia College in Chicago and studied editing there. After completing his studies, he moved to Los Angeles in search of jobs.
His Career in the Entertainment Industry
Shane Madej began his career as a producer at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts while he was still in his hometown. He then moved to Los Angeles as there were more producing jobs there. There, he was hired as an intern at BuzzFeed which began his career there.
As an intern, he created his first video for BuzzFeed which was titled, “Unusual Facts About Diet Coke” in 2014. He also worked on two other videos titled, “American Try Persian Food” and ” American Try Armenian Food”. The videos were a part of the video series which featured American try foods from different origins with their driver.
Shane currently hosts the series, BuzzFeed Unsolved. He appears alongside Ryan Bergara on the show. The show involves the two guys discussing on unsolved crimes, historical mysteries, and haunting.
The series made it’s premiere on February 4, 2016, and has had run for six seasons to the date. The series channel on YouTube has gained more than 4.02 million subscribers and has gained more than 413 million views till now.
Shane Madej’s television career has helped him gain thousands of followers on his social media accounts. He has more than 406 thousand Twitter followers and his Instagram account has gained more than 749 thousand followers.
Shane Madej’s Love Life
Shane Madej has been in a relationship with Sara Rubin for around 5 years. The couple first started dating in 2015 and confirmed their relationship on the media finally in February 2016. Sara also works as a television producer at BuzzFeed Studios. The couple has made appearances in a few BuzzFeed videos as well.
Latest Facts
- Shane has two pet cats named Sara and Obi.
- During his early years, Shane worked at the Woodfield Mall in his hometown and also worked at Starbucks.
Tabular Bio/Wiki
| Quick Info | |
| Real Name | Shane Alexander Madej |
| Nick Name | Shane |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Date of Birth | May 16, 1986 |
| Family Name | Madej |
| Place of Origin | Schaumburg, Illinois, the United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Gender | Male |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Current Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Fluently Speaks | English |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession(s) | Producer, Writer, Actor |
| Awards | No Awards Won Yet |
| Family Details | |
| Father | Mark Madej |
| Mother | Sherry Madej |
| Grandfather | |
| Grandmother | |
| Brother(s) | Scott Madej |
| Sister(s) | No Sisters |
| Education | |
| High School | Schaumburg High School |
| University | Columbia College Chicago |
| Highest Qualification | Degree in Editing |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height in Feet | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Weight in Kg | 55 kg |
| Height in Meter | 1.93 m |
| Weight in Lbs | 121 lbs |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9 |
| Tattoo | None |
| Measurement | Will Update |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Personal | |
| Girlfriend | Sara Rubin |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Not Settled Down | |
| Son(s) | None |
| Daughter(s) | Has Not Given Birth |
| Profiles | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter |