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Don Wildman
Acting
Born: 1961
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Don Wildman is a television host, narrator, producer, stage actor, historical investigator and historical professor.
He trained as an actor at The Drama Studio in London, England. During his many years in New York, Don divided his time between a busy commercial career and stage work. He appeared in Moisés Kaufman's acclaimed "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde".
He began working for the Travel Channel in 2003 with Weird Travels, a documentary television show made in the United States about international paranormal destinations. The show aired from 2001-2006, but Wildman was only involved from 2003-2005.
He continued his work with Travel Channel in 2007 with two shows, The Incurables and Cities of the Underworld, which ended in 2008 and 2009, respectively. In 2011, Wildman hosted Pompeii: Back from the Dead and he has been working at the channel ever since. His most successful tv show to date was Mysteries at the Museum which ran from 2011-2020.
As host of ESPN's Men's Journal, Travel Channel's Weird Travels and CNBC's Ushuaia, global adventure became a trademark.
He trained as an actor at The Drama Studio in London, England. During his many years in New York, Don divided his time between a busy commercial career and stage work. He appeared in Moisés Kaufman's acclaimed "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde".
He began working for the Travel Channel in 2003 with Weird Travels, a documentary television show made in the United States about international paranormal destinations. The show aired from 2001-2006, but Wildman was only involved from 2003-2005.
He continued his work with Travel Channel in 2007 with two shows, The Incurables and Cities of the Underworld, which ended in 2008 and 2009, respectively. In 2011, Wildman hosted Pompeii: Back from the Dead and he has been working at the channel ever since. His most successful tv show to date was Mysteries at the Museum which ran from 2011-2020.
As host of ESPN's Men's Journal, Travel Channel's Weird Travels and CNBC's Ushuaia, global adventure became a trademark.
Known For
History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe
Self - Historian
2026 · US
History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames
Self - TV Host/Historian
2026 · US
Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
Self - TV Host/Historian
2025 · US
Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny
Self - Historian
2025 · US
Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo
Self - TV Host/Historian
2024 · US
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid
Self - Historian
2024 · US
How Disney Built America
Self - TV Host/Historian
2024 · US
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Self - TV Host/Historian
2023 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe | 2026 | Self - Historian |
| History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames | 2026 | Self - TV Host/Historian |
| Hazardous History with Henry Winkler | 2025 | Self - TV Host/Historian |
| Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny | 2025 | Self - Historian |
| Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo | 2024 | Self - TV Host/Historian |
| Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid | 2024 | Self - Historian |
| How Disney Built America | 2024 | Self - TV Host/Historian |
| The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd | 2023 | Self - TV Host/Historian |
| The Mega-Brands That Built America | 2023 | Self - TV Host/Historian |
| Dark Tales With Don Wildman | 2020 | Host |
| Metropolis | 2015 | Contributor |
| Mysteries at the Monument | 2013 | Host |
| Mysteries at the Museum | 2010 | Self - Host |
| Mysteries at the Museum | 2010 | Producer |
| Life After People: The Series | 2009 | Self - TV Host/Historian |
| Cities of the Underworld | 2007 | Host |