Jamie Hyneman
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Jamie Hyneman (born 1956 in Marshall, Michigan) is a visual effects expert, best known for being the co-host of the television series MythBusters. He is also the founder of M5 Industries, a special effects workshop where MythBusters is filmed. He, along with M5 Industries, is also known in the BattleBots circles for his robot entry, Blendo, which was, for a time, deemed too powerful for competition.
A distinctive part of his appearance on the show is his dark beret and white lab shirt — which almost never seems to get dirty, no matter how messy the myths tested are. This and his distinctive moustache are an occasional subject for light-hearted jokes by co-host Adam Savage and other team members. He has a sign hanging in his workshop that reads "Clean Up Or Die", which is visible in several episodes. He is known for his calm, logical, no-nonsense demeanor, in contrast to Adam's unhinged, juvenile and sometimes irresponsible behavior.
Hyneman has a degree in Russian language and literature. He has had a variety of careers, including scuba diver, wilderness survival expert, boat captain, linguist, pet shop owner, animal wrangler, machinist, concrete inspector, and chef. It was joked in several episodes that he had spent time in the special forces.
His notable achievements include the Can Spitting Soda Machine from the 7-Up commercials, and the two-wheeled football shoe from NikeLab commercials.
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| MythBusters | ||
| Main crew | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Hyneman - Adam Savage | ||
| Build Team | ||
| Kari Byron - Tory Belleci - Grant Imahara | ||
| Related articles | ||
| Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4, | ||
| Additional cast - Injuries, Accidents, and Mishaps - M5 Industries | ||
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