Early Life and InspirationMike Wolfe, the well-known face of American Pickers, was born in Joliet, Illinois, on June 11, 1964. Growing up in a modest household, he developed a deep curiosity for discarded treasures and forgotten objects. His early environment shaped his passion for collecting, repurposing, and valuing items that others overlooked.One of the most … [Read more...] about Mike Wolfe – The Face of American Pickers and Antique Preservation


