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Kari Byron Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 26, 2026: By Njora Robert

Kari Byron is an American journalist best known for playing Co-Host in MythBusters.

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Best Known For:Crash Test World
Breakthrough:Became widely known for her role on the Discovery Channel series MythBusters in 2004

10 Quick Facts About Kari Byron

  • Full Name: Kari Byron
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Known For: Crash Test World
  • Current Role: Television Host
  • Place of Birth: Santa Clara County, California
  • Birth Year: 1974
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Paul Urich
  • Children: Stella Ruby Urich
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Kari Byron Age

Kari Byron is about 52 years old as of 2026. Kari Byron was born in 1974.

Kari Byron Height

Kari Byron stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.

Education

She attended San Francisco State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Film and Sculpture.

  • San Francisco State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Film and Sculpture
    • Period: 1998

Career & Work

Kari Byron's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Netflix and Discovery Channel, a television network.

Organization: Netflix
Role: Co-Host
Period: 2016
Organization: Discovery Channel
Role: Co-Host
Period: 2004–2014

Rise to Fame

Kari Byron rose to prominence for her role on the television show MythBusters.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes MythBusters and White Rabbit Project.

Other

  • Work: MythBusters (Co-Host, 2004–2014)
  • Work: White Rabbit Project (Co-Host, 2016)

Kari Byron Family & Relationships

Kari Byron is divorced. She has 1 child, including Stella Ruby Urich.

  • Children:
    • Stella Ruby Urich (2009)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Kari Byron
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1974
  • Place of Birth: Santa Clara County, California

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 5 in

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Paul Urich

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Media work (anchoring, hosting & reporting)

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