What is Edd China's Net Worth?
Edd China is an accomplished English television presenter, mechanic, motor specialist, and inventor with a net worth of $3 million. He gained widespread recognition for his role on Discovery Channel's 'Wheeler Dealers.' Edd has also made memorable appearances on various car-related shows such as 'Top Gear,' 'Auto Trader,' 'Scraphead Challenge,' and 'Fifth Gear.'
China's creativity first went public when he invented the Casual Lofa, a driving sofa, during his time at London South Bank University. He is the proud owner of Cummfy Banana Limited, a unique business specializing in creating custom products for advertising and events. Notably, Edd holds multiple Guinness World Records, including titles for the 'fastest furniture,' 'fastest office,' 'fastest mobile bed,' 'fastest garden shed,' and 'fastest toilet.'
Early Life
Edd China was born on May 9, 1971, in London, England. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in cars and mechanics. He attended King Edward's School in Witley, Surrey, and later pursued a degree in engineering product design at London South Bank University. It was here that he completed his first major project, the Casual Lofa, to raise funds for a Raleigh International expedition to Belize.
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Career
After the success of the Casual Lofa, Edd's inventive streak landed him his first job in television as a special effects technician for 'Father Ted' in 1994. His career gained momentum, leading him to establish Cummfy Banana Limited in March 1999. The business gained attention, and Edd was soon interviewed for shows like 'Pulling Power' and 'This Morning.'
In 1998, Edd appeared as a guest on 'Top Gear,' where he showcased the Casual Lofa at the Silverstein Live Arena. The same year, he and the Casual Lofa were featured in Jeremy Clarkson's DVD 'The Most Outrageous Jeremy Clarkson Video In The World…Ever!' They also appeared on Channel 4's 'The Big Breakfast' and 'Scrapheap Challenge,' among other shows.
Edd's diverse talents allowed him to work as a resident designer on the BBC series 'Panic Mechanics' in 1999 and take part in numerous Top Gear segments. However, Edd's most notable work was on 'Wheeler Dealers,' a car restoration show he co-hosted with Mike Brewer. Running from 2003 to 2017, it solidified his status as a beloved figure in the automotive world.
Following his exit from 'Wheeler Dealers' in 2017, Edd continued to engage fans through various other shows and media. In 2018, he launched 'Edd China's Garage Revival' on YouTube, followed by 'Edd China's Workshop Diaries' in 2021. Both series highlight his inventive projects and answer fan queries via the 'AskEdd' section.
Throughout his career, Edd has undertaken numerous world record attempts, holding titles for the fastest toilet, bed, and the largest motorized shopping trolley. A notable achievement was converting a milk float into a drag racer in a 2012 eBay-sponsored challenge, earning a Guinness World Record for the world's fastest milk float.
Personal Life
Edd China is married to Imogen China, a businesswoman from Norway. The couple maintains a private life and has shared limited information about their relationship and family dynamics.
