Shaun T Net Worth: Bio, Age, Height & Career

Shaun T is a world-renowned figure in the fitness industry known for his extremely successful fitness programs. Shaun T’s full name is Shaun Thompson. Two of his fitness programs T25 and Insanity are followed by people all over the world and have helped many achieve their desired fitness levels. Shaun has achieved the tag of a ‘fitness celebrity’ because of his features in mainstream media as well as his work with celebrities like Mariah Carey and Nick Carter.

Shaun was born in Camden, New Jersey on May 2nd of 1973. In his early years, Shaun used to live in Philadelphia with his mother and brother but moved out and started living with his grandparents. The reason behind the move was Shaun being on the receiving end of sexual abuse by a family member in his own home for four years. Shaun has always kept the identity of the culprit a secret.

He grew up in Deptford Township raised by his grandparents. His grandparents got him into Deptford Township High School where his interest in sports and fitness embarked. As a student, Shaun was constantly taking part in baseball, football, and track running to which his athleticism can be credited. After passing high school, Shaun got himself into Rowan University based on grants and scholarships.

He received a bachelor’s degree in sports science. During college, Shaun was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity which has a rich African American history. He minored in dance and theatre from Rowan University as well. He still has a tattoo representing the fraternity on his bicep.

After graduation, Shaun’s first venture was a job as a health program manager in a pharmaceutical firm called Wyeth. He also used to teach dance classes in his free time at night. Incontinent with the job, Shaun moved to Los Angeles and auditioned for a dance agency. Because of his financial struggles during that time, Shaun had to perform at strip clubs to stay afloat.

In 2006, Shaun got his first big gig as a backup dancer for vocal sensation Mariah Carey. He kept teaching hip-hop regularly, during one of which he was noticed by an executive of The Beachbody Company. Beachbody invited Shaun for a fitness collaboration on a program called ‘Hip Hop Abs” in 2007.

He then auditioned for Beachbody’s new workout program and created a 15-minute routine that impressed the CEO of Beachbody himself. The routine was packaged as ‘Insanity’ and became an instant hit upon its release in 2009. Shaun became a permanent part of Beachbody videos and workouts and launched a brand of his own Shaun T inc. in 2010.

Shaun’s biggest hit turned out to be his 2013 workout program called ‘Focus T25’. the 25-minute long routine received worldwide praise including from many celebrities. Popular rapper and singer Missy Elliott claimed the T25 workout helped her lose 30 pounds. Shaun has received huge mainstream media exposure from not only television advertisements but his appearances on many shows as well. He has appeared on The Late Show with Jay Leno, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America, HBO’s Six Feet Under among many others.

Shaun has been openly gay since the age of 21. He met Scott Blokker, a professional soccer player, and model, in a gym by chance in 2010. The duo has been married since 2012 and is raising two sons Salias and Sander since 2017. The family currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Birthday & Zodiac Details

  • Date of Birth – May 2, 1978
  • Birthplace    – Camden, New Jersey
  • Zodiac sign    – Taurus

Body Appearance Height, Weight

  • Height – 6’0″
  • Weight – 189 lbs / 86 kg

Other Facts

  • Profession – Fitness Trainer, Entrepreneur
  • Educational Qualification  – Bachelor of Science in Sports Science
  • Religion – Christianity
  • Nick Name – Shaun T
  • Nationality   – American
  • Residence – Phoenix, Arizona

Social Media Account

  • Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/shaunt/)
  • Twitter    – (https://twitter.com/ShaunT)
  • Fb    –  (https://www.facebook.com/shauntfitness)

Networth

Shaun T’s net worth at present is around $12 million. He is still actively earning as a fitness trainer and uploads videos on his YouTube channel as well. His fitness programs are still relevant and popular too.

FAQs

What year was Shaun T born?

Shaun T was born in 1978.

How old is Shaun T?

Shaun T is 44 years old.

How much is Shaun T worth?

Shaun T is worth around $12 million.

What is Shaun T’s net worth?

Shaun T’s net worth is around $12 million.

How tall is Shaun T?

Shaun T is 6 feet tall.

Where does Shaun T live?

Shaun T lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Where was Shaun T born?

Shaun T was born in Camden, New Jersey.

Where is Shaun T now?

Shaun T is in Phoenix, Arizona.

Where is Shaun T from?

Shaun T is from Camden, New Jersey.

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