TLDR: Robbie Wolfe is Mike Wolfe’s younger brother and a co-host on American Pickers. He grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa, runs a shop in Davenport and was 57 when Antique Trader interviewed him in January 2024.
Who Robbie Wolfe Is
Robbie is the youngest of three children and Mike Wolfe’s younger brother. Their mother raised them in Bettendorf, Iowa, on the Mississippi River.
Looper reports that the brothers fixed up bikes bought from garage sales run by local old-timers. Those conversations sparked Robbie’s interest in history and picking.
How He Got Into Picking
Robbie told Antique Trader that his grandfather, William Wolfe, was a junker on Chicago’s South Side. He said his grandfather taught him to always appreciate whatever he acquires.
He says he buys what he likes rather than what will resell, and he passes pieces along to people who will value them more.
Taking Over as a Regular on American Pickers
Looper says Robbie appeared on the show for years before becoming a regular co-host after Frank Fritz left. Fritz’s exit and the feud around it are covered in our Frank Fritz post.
In January 2024, Robbie said the team was filming Season 24 and that he spends about 10 days a month on the road. He added that “300 hours of filming go into 42 minutes of television.”
His Businesses and Family
Robbie has a shop in Davenport, Iowa, where he buys from and sells to other dealers. Looper also lists a landscaping company, R.J. Wolfe and Sons, in the Quad Cities area.
Looper reports that he has daughters who play soccer and a son named Rhesa Perry Wolfe. The Sun reported that he spent more than $650,000 on real estate since 2017, but his pay on the show has not been disclosed.
For Mike’s side of the story, see what happened to Mike Wolfe. For the rest of the crew, see where the American Pickers cast is now.
Robbie Wolfe FAQ
Is Robbie Wolfe Mike Wolfe’s brother?
Yes. Robbie is Mike’s younger brother and the youngest of three children.
How old is Robbie Wolfe?
He was 57 when Antique Trader interviewed him in January 2024.
When did Robbie Wolfe join American Pickers?
Looper says he appeared for years before becoming a regular co-host after Frank Fritz left. We could not find an exact date.
What does Robbie Wolfe do besides American Pickers?
He has a shop in Davenport, Iowa, and Looper lists a landscaping company called R.J. Wolfe and Sons.
How much does Robbie Wolfe make?
His pay has not been publicly disclosed.
