Gus Kenworthy Biography and Wiki
Gus Kenworthy is a British-American freestyle skier, actor, and YouTuber. He is best known for competing in slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air. He won the silver medal in Men’s slopestyle at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. In 2019, Gus represents Great Britain. He was cast as Chet Clancy the ninth season of the series American Horror Story: 1984.
Gus Kenworthy Age and Birthday
Gus was born on October 1, 1991, in Chelmsford, Essex. He will be 29 years old as of the year 2020. Gus celebrates his birthday on 1st October every year.
Gus Kenworthy Height and Weight
Gus is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 175 cm (5 ft 9 in). He also weighs 75 kg (165 lb)
Gus Kenworthy Education
Gus graduated from Telluride High School in June 2010. He could have graduated in 2009, but decided instead to take a year off to ski.
Gus Kenworthy Parents
Gus was born in Chelmsford, Essex. He is the son of an English mother, Heather “Pip” Tyler, and an American father, Peter Kenworthy.
Since 2006 his father has been the executive director of the Mountainfilm film festival in Telluride. He is a former banker from Philadelphia, who worked in London (UK) for several years. His mother is originally from Bristol, England. Gus’s mother was born into a large family, with eight siblings. She started working backstage in costumes, at the Kings Head Theatre Club after moving to London in the early 1970s. She also ran a vintage booth at the Camden Lock Market. Together with her husband Peter and her two sons including then two-year-old Gus, to emigrated Telluride, in 1993.
Gus Kenworthy Siblings
Gus has two siblings an older brother, Hugh and Nick Kenworthy.
Gus Kenworthy Gay | Partner
In an interview with ESPN Gus publicly came out as gay. He said in a later interview with Attitude magazine that he picked to come out in ESPN because “I wanted to do it in my words and once and for all – and hopefully help kids that are in the same position I was.” Rolling Stone noted the “freestyle medalist is the first action-sports star to come out.”
He was in a relationship with Robin Macdonald who was also involved in the ski industry, working in film and photography. The couple garnered international media attention as a result of Macdonald, texting him a photo of five stray dogs that is four puppies and their mother during their stay in Sochi, at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Eventually, the two partners broke up after a five-year relationship.
He was in a relationship with American theatre and film actor and reality television personality Matthew Wilkas from November 2015 to July 2019. At the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Pyeongchang, South Korea, his partner Wilkas kissed him before his qualifying run in the men’s slopestyle; the kiss was broadcast on live television and was lauded as being a significant moment invisibility of LGBT athletes.
Gus Kenworthy Net Worth
Gus has garnered international attention as an extreme athlete, a vocal LGBTQ rights advocate, and a compelling voice on social media. Business Insider placed his net worth at $300,000.
Gus Kenworthy Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Kenworthy.
Gus Kenworthy Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Augustus Richard Kenworthy
- Popular As: Gus Kenworthy
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: freestyle skier, actor, and YouTuber
- Nationality: British-American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not known
- Religion: Not known
- Sexual Orientation: Gay
Gus Kenworthy Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 29 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1991
- Place of Birth: Chelmsford, Essex
- Birthday: 1st October
Gus Kenworthy Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not available
- Height / How Tall?:175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Weight: 75 kg (165 lb)
- Eye Color: Not available
- Hair Color: Not available
- Shoe Size: Not available
Gus Kenworthy Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Peter Kenworthy
- Mother: Heather “Pip” Tyler
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Hugh and Nick Kenworthy.
- Marital Status: Single
- Wife/Spouse: Not applicable
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not applicable
- Children: None
Gus Kenworthy Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $300,000
- Salary: Under review
- Source of Income: Acting, freestyle skier and YouTuber
Gus Kenworthy House and Cars
- Place of living: Los Angeles
- Cars: Car brand to be updated
Gus Kenworthy Career
Gus Kenworthy Olympic Medals
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 Gus won AFP World Championships overall titles. He placed second at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia in 2014 and won his first medal, a bronze, at the X Games in Tignes, France in the slopestyle event.
Gus won the World Cup Men’s Halfpipe in Park City, Utah, in 2015 and again in 2016 in Mammoth, California, and finished second in 2017. He finished third in the Men’s Slopestyle during the 2017 World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland.
Gus Kenworthy Will And Grace
Gus appeared on the final episode of NBC’s “Will & Grace” revival, according to Out. This is a sitcom television series created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. Set in New York City, the show is based on the friendship between best friends Will Truman (Eric McCormack), a gay lawyer, and Grace Adler (Debra Messing), a straight interior designer.
Gus guest-starred on RuPaul’s Drag Race, All-Stars 4, Episode 3, “Snatch Game of Love”in 2019, as one of the available bachelors. He joined the main cast in the ninth season of FX’s anthology series American Horror Story as Chet Clancy.
Gus Kenworthy Awards and Achievements
Gus won his first Gold Medal in February 2020 as a Great Britain Skier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gus Kenworthy
Who is Gus Kenworthy?
Gus Kenworthy is a British-American freestyle skier, actor, and YouTuber. He is best known for competing in slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air.
How old is Gus Kenworthy?
He will be 29 years old as of the year 2020. Gus was born on October 1, 1991, in Chelmsford, Essex.
How tall is Gus Kenworthy?
Gus stands tall at a height of 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Is Gus Kenworthy married?
In an interview with ESPN Gus publicly came out as gay.
How much is Gus Kenworthy worth?
Gus has an approximate net worth of $300,000. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Gus live?
He is a resident of Los Angeles,USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Gus dead or alive?
Gus is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Gus Now?
Gus is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, in 2019, he guest starred on RuPaul’s Drag Race, All Stars 4, Episode 3, “Snatch Game of Love”, as one of the available bachelors. He also announced in December 2019 he would compete for his birth nation Great Britain.
Gus Kenworthy Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website
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