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'''Michael Todd Chrisley''' (born April 6, 1969) is an American reality television personality and real estate entrepreneur. He is best known as the patriarch of ''Chrisley Knows Best'', a [[reality television]] series that aired on the [[United States|USA]] Network from 2014 to 2023. The show documented Chrisley's family life in Georgia and Tennessee.
'''Michael Todd Chrisley''' (born April 6, 1969) is an American reality television personality and real estate entrepreneur. He is best known as the patriarch of ''Chrisley Knows Best'', a [[reality television]] series that aired on the [[United States|USA]] Network from 2014 to 2023. The show documented Chrisley's family life in Georgia and Tennessee. Chrisley is known for his flamboyant personality, humor, and strict parenting style, which became central themes in his television persona.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography |url=https://biographicsworld.com/todd-chrisley-net-worth-career-personal-life-wife-biography/ |access-date=January 6, 2025 |work=Biographics World |publisher= |location=}}</ref>


== Early Life and Career ==
== Early life ==
Todd Chrisley was born on April 6, 1969, in Georgia, and raised in [[Westminster, South Carolina]].
Todd Chrisley was born on April 6, 1969, in Georgia, and raised in [[Westminster, South Carolina]]. Before his television career, Chrisley was a [[Real estate investing|real estate investor]], managing properties and overseeing developments that brought him financial success during the early part of his career.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography |url=https://biographicsworld.com/todd-chrisley-net-worth-career-personal-life-wife-biography/ |work=Biographics World |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>


== Television Career ==
== Career ==
In 2014, ''Chrisley Knows Best'' premiered on the [[USA Network]]. The show focused on Chrisley’s opulent lifestyle, his family, and his often outspoken personality. The program was ratings success, leading to multiple spin-offs, including ''[[Growing Up Chrisley]]'', which featured his children Chase and Savannah.<ref>{{cite news |last=Crosbie |first=Eve |date=January 11, 2024 |title=A complete timeline of Todd and Julie Chrisley's rise and fall, from reality TV fame to 19-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/complete-timeline-todd-julie-chrisleys-120001158.html |work=Yahoo Entertainment |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>
Chrisley began as a [[Real estate investing|real estate investor]], managing properties and overseeing developments that brought him financial success during the early part of his career.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography |url=https://biographicsworld.com/todd-chrisley-net-worth-career-personal-life-wife-biography/ |work=Biographics World |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>

=== Television ===
In 2014, ''Chrisley Knows Best'' premiered on the [[USA Network]]. The show focused on Chrisley’s opulent lifestyle, his family, and his outspoken personality. The program was ratings success, leading to multiple spin-offs, including ''[[Growing Up Chrisley]]'', which featured his children Chase and Savannah.<ref>{{cite news |last=Crosbie |first=Eve |date=January 11, 2024 |title=A complete timeline of Todd and Julie Chrisley's rise and fall, from reality TV fame to 19-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/complete-timeline-todd-julie-chrisleys-120001158.html |work=Yahoo Entertainment |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>


Despite its popularity, the show ended in 2023 following legal issues faced by the Chrisley family.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Bankruptcy, fame and prison: The rise and fall of Todd and Julie Chrisley |url=https://www.wishtv.com/news/entertainment-news/bankruptcy-fame-and-prison-the-rise-and-fall-of-todd-and-julie-chrisley/ |work=WISH-TV |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>
Despite its popularity, the show ended in 2023 following legal issues faced by the Chrisley family.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Bankruptcy, fame and prison: The rise and fall of Todd and Julie Chrisley |url=https://www.wishtv.com/news/entertainment-news/bankruptcy-fame-and-prison-the-rise-and-fall-of-todd-and-julie-chrisley/ |work=WISH-TV |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>


== Legal Issues ==
== Legal issues ==
Todd and Julie Chrisley faced multiple legal challenges over the years. In August 2019, they were indicted on charges of [[tax evasion]] and conspiracy to commit [[bank fraud]]. Prosecutors alleged that the couple submitted falsified financial documents to secure millions of dollars in loans.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=November 21, 2022 |title=Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chrisley-knows-best-reality-tv-stars-todd-and-julie-chrisley-sentenced-to-prison/3967467/ |work=NBC New York |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>
Todd and Julie Chrisley faced multiple legal challenges over the years. In August 2019, they were indicted on charges of [[tax evasion]] and conspiracy to commit [[bank fraud]]. Prosecutors alleged that the couple submitted falsified financial documents to secure millions of dollars in loans.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=November 21, 2022 |title=Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chrisley-knows-best-reality-tv-stars-todd-and-julie-chrisley-sentenced-to-prison/3967467/ |work=NBC New York |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>


In June 2022, Todd and Julie were convicted on federal charges of tax evasion and bank fraud. Todd was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, and Julie received a 7-year sentence. Their legal team has filed appeals, maintaining their innocence.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=November 21, 2022 |title=Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chrisley-knows-best-reality-tv-stars-todd-and-julie-chrisley-sentenced-to-prison/3967467/ |work=NBC New York |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>
In June 2022, they were convicted on federal charges of [[tax evasion]] and [[bank fraud]]. Todd was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, and Julie received a 7-year sentence. Their legal team filed appeals, maintaining their innocence.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=November 21, 2022 |title=Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chrisley-knows-best-reality-tv-stars-todd-and-julie-chrisley-sentenced-to-prison/3967467/ |work=NBC New York |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>

== Personal Life ==
Todd Chrisley married Julie Hughes in 1996. The couple has three children together: Chase, Savannah, and Grayson. He also has two children, Lindsie and Kyle, from a previous marriage. The family frequently appeared on ''Chrisley Knows Best'', which highlighted their dynamics and struggles.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography |url=https://biographicsworld.com/todd-chrisley-net-worth-career-personal-life-wife-biography/ |work=Biographics World |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
Chrisley is known for his flamboyant personality, humor, and strict parenting style, which became central themes in his television persona.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography |url=https://biographicsworld.com/todd-chrisley-net-worth-career-personal-life-wife-biography/ |work=Biographics World |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>
Todd Chrisley married Julie Hughes in 1996. The couple had three children together: Chase, Savannah, and Grayson. Todd also has two children, Lindsie and Kyle, from a previous marriage. The family frequently appeared on ''Chrisley Knows Best''.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography |url=https://biographicsworld.com/todd-chrisley-net-worth-career-personal-life-wife-biography/ |work=Biographics World |location= |publisher= |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Shows ==
* ''Chrisley Knows Best'' (2014–2023)
* ''Chrisley Knows Best'' (2014–2023)
* ''Growing Up Chrisley'' (2019–2023)
* ''Growing Up Chrisley'' (2019–2023)

Revision as of 04:39, 7 January 2025

Todd Chrisley
Born
Michael Todd Chrisley

(1969-04-06) April 6, 1969 (age 55)
Georgia, U.S.
Occupation(s)Reality television personality, real estate entrepreneur
Years active2014–2023
Known forChrisley Knows Best
Criminal charge(s)Tax evasion, conspiracy to commit bank fraud
Criminal penalty12 years in federal prison
Criminal statusIncarcerated at Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola
SpouseJulie Hughes Chrisley (m. 1996)
Children5 (including Chase, Savannah, and Grayson)

Michael Todd Chrisley (born April 6, 1969) is an American reality television personality and real estate entrepreneur. He is best known as the patriarch of Chrisley Knows Best, a reality television series that aired on the USA Network from 2014 to 2023. The show documented Chrisley's family life in Georgia and Tennessee. Chrisley is known for his flamboyant personality, humor, and strict parenting style, which became central themes in his television persona.[1]

Early life

Todd Chrisley was born on April 6, 1969, in Georgia, and raised in Westminster, South Carolina.

Career

Chrisley began as a real estate investor, managing properties and overseeing developments that brought him financial success during the early part of his career.[2]

Television

In 2014, Chrisley Knows Best premiered on the USA Network. The show focused on Chrisley’s opulent lifestyle, his family, and his outspoken personality. The program was ratings success, leading to multiple spin-offs, including Growing Up Chrisley, which featured his children Chase and Savannah.[3]

Despite its popularity, the show ended in 2023 following legal issues faced by the Chrisley family.[4]

Todd and Julie Chrisley faced multiple legal challenges over the years. In August 2019, they were indicted on charges of tax evasion and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Prosecutors alleged that the couple submitted falsified financial documents to secure millions of dollars in loans.[5]

In June 2022, they were convicted on federal charges of tax evasion and bank fraud. Todd was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, and Julie received a 7-year sentence. Their legal team filed appeals, maintaining their innocence.[6]

Personal life

Todd Chrisley married Julie Hughes in 1996. The couple had three children together: Chase, Savannah, and Grayson. Todd also has two children, Lindsie and Kyle, from a previous marriage. The family frequently appeared on Chrisley Knows Best.[7]

Shows

  • Chrisley Knows Best (2014–2023)
  • Growing Up Chrisley (2019–2023)

References

  1. ^ "Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography". Biographics World. August 17, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography". Biographics World. August 17, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  3. ^ Crosbie, Eve (January 11, 2024). "A complete timeline of Todd and Julie Chrisley's rise and fall, from reality TV fame to 19-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion". Yahoo Entertainment. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "Bankruptcy, fame and prison: The rise and fall of Todd and Julie Chrisley". WISH-TV. December 30, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison". NBC New York. November 21, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  6. ^ "Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison". NBC New York. November 21, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  7. ^ "Todd Chrisley Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography". Biographics World. August 17, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2025.