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Who Is Duane “Dog” Chapman?

Duane Lee Chapman, better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, is a well-known figure in American television. He’s famous for his career as a bounty hunter and for starring in several reality shows centered on tracking down fugitives.

He was born on February 2, 1953, in Denver, Colorado. His life has been shaped by a dramatic past—he was convicted as an accessory to first-degree murder in his youth and spent 18 months in prison. It was during that time that he decided to turn his life around and pursue a new path as a bounty hunter.

Chapman gained international attention in 2003 when he captured fugitive Andrew Luster, heir to the Max Factor fortune, in Mexico. The case made headlines and led to his breakout reality series, Dog the Bounty Hunter, which aired on A&E from 2004 to 2012. The show followed Dog and his family—including his wife Beth Chapman, who sadly passed away in 2019—as they tracked down fugitives across the country.

He later starred in other reality shows like Dog and Beth: On the Hunt (2013–2015) and Dog’s Most Wanted (2019), further building his image as a tough but charismatic figure, known for his long blond hair, dark sunglasses, and intense presence. Throughout his life, he’s been married multiple times and has 13 children. In 2021, he married Francie Frane.