Gus Kenworthy Bio | Wiki
Gus Kenworthy ( Full Name: Augustus Richard Kenworthy) is a popular British-American former freestyle skier, actor, and YouTuber who was an Olympic silver medalist and a five-time X Games medalist. He has contested in slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air. Gus won the silver medal in men’s slopestyle at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
As of 2019, Gus represents Great Britain. Gus was cast as Chet Clancy in the ninth season of the horror anthology series American Horror Story: 1984. He won the silver medal in the slopestyle competition at the 2012 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Gus gained a lot of media attention after he chose to adopt five stray dogs including four puppies and their mother that were found in Sochi during the Winter Olympics and planned to have them all shipped back to the United States. He also won AFP World Championships overall titles in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Gus Kenworthy Age
Gus was born on October 1, 1991, in Chelmsford, Essex, England. He is 32 years old. He celebrates his birthday on October 1, every year.
Gus Kenworthy Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Gus stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( Approx. 1.75m ).
Gus Kenworthy Family
He was born in Chelmsford, Essex to an English mother, Heather “Pip” Tyler, and an American father, Peter Kenworthy. Gus has two older brothers, Hugh and Nick Kenworthy. Gus holds British-American nationality. His father Peter a former banker from Philadelphia who served in London for several years, has been the executive director of the Mountainfilm film festival in Telluride, Colorado since 2006.
Gus’ mother Pip originally from Bristol, England was born into a large family with eight siblings. After moving to London in the early 1970s, Pip began working backstage in costumes at the Kings Head Theatre Club. Pip also ran a vintage booth at Camden Lock Market. In 1993 when Gus was two years old, his family emigrated and settled in Telluride.
Gus Kenworthy Partner | Boyfriend | Dating |New Boyfriend
He is currently dating his partner CAA executive Adam Umhoefer, according to E! News. The two have been in a committed relationship for over two years,” a source told the outlet. “They reside together and Adam will be cheering on Gus from home during the Beijing Olympics.
The pair like to keep as much about their relationship as private as they can, but they love and support one another endlessly.” Adam was seen cheering on Gus at the X Games in Aspen this weekend and they shared a kiss in a photo posted on Instagram by photographer Douglas Friedman. The two have made several appearances together in the past, dating all back to the GQ Men of the Year party in December 2019.
Gus formerly dated Bonding actor Matthew Wilkas, though they split in 2019 after four years together. Gus was also in a relationship with Robin Macdonald, who was also involved in the ski industry, working in film and photography. The pair eventually broke up after a five-year relationship.
Gus Kenworthy Education
He graduated from Telluride High School in June 2010. Gus could have graduated in 2009 but chose instead to take a year off to ski.
Gus Kenworthy Special Forces | Special Forces
He appeared as himself in the reality quasi-military training television series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test which premiered on Fox on January 4, 2023. The series is an adaptation of the British reality series SAS: Who Dares Wins and reuses Directing Staff (DS) instructors from that series.
During episode 8, Olympic freestyle skier Gus medically withdrew from the competition after suffering a “life-threatening anaphylactic reaction,” a voiceover explained. Therefore, Gus needed to be taken to the hospital in case of “rebound anaphylaxis.
Gus Kenworthy Movies And TV Shows
– Olympic Dreams (2019) as Gus.
– 80 for Brady (2023) as Erik.
– The Sacrifice Game (2023).
– The Real O’Neals (2016) as himself.
– The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros (2017) as himself.
– Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) as Skier.
– RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (2018) s himself.
– Beat Bobby Flay (2019) as Himself – Celebrity Judge.
– American Horror Story: 1984 (2019) as Chet Clancy.
– Will & Grace (2020) as Slutty Steve.
– Coming Out Colton (2021) as himself.
– Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (2023) as himself.
Gus Kenworthy Allergic Reaction
He initially thought he was suffering from an allergic reaction. After a few checkups, it was disclosed that Gus had suffered a “life-threatening anaphylactic reaction,” and had to be taken to the hospital in case of “rebound anaphylaxis.”
Gus Kenworthy Ahs
In 2019, Gus joined the main cast in the ninth season of FX’s anthology series American Horror Story as Chet Clancy.
Gus Kenworthy Skier | Skier | Skiing
He was a freestyle skier in slopestyle and halfpipe who won the silver medal in the slopestyle competition at the 2012 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Gus chose to take a year off to ski.
Gus Kenworthy Olympics
In 2014, Gus placed second at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia, 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. Gus finished third in the Men’s Slopestyle during the 2017 World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland. At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Gus competed for the last time. Gus qualified for the final in 12th and finished 8th in the final.
Gus Kenworthy The challenge
In 2017, Gus was a cast member on the MTV series The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros, which featured former competitors and professional athletes.
Gus Kenworthy 1984
Gus was cast as Chet Clancy in the ninth season of the horror anthology series American Horror Story: 1984. The series has been described as being heavily influenced by classic slasher films.
Gus Kenworthy Anaphylaxis
In February 2023, Gus had to be pulled from ‘Special Forces’ after having a sudden anaphylactic reaction in the February 15 episode. Gus was treated but had to be pulled from the show because of his medical situation.
Gus Kenworthy Actor | Acting
He is an an actor. In 2019, Gus guest starred on RuPaul’s Drag Race, All Stars 4, Episode 3, “Snatch Game of Love”, as one of the available bachelors. Gus joined the main cast in the ninth season of FX’s anthology series American Horror Story as Chet Clancy. In December 2019, Gus announced he would compete for his birth nation, Great Britain. In February 2020, Gus won his first gold medal as a competitor for Great Britain.
Gay Gus Kenworthy
In October 2015, Gus publicly came out as gay in an interview with ESPN. Gus said in a later interview with Attitude magazine that he chose to come out on 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.” He dated Robin Macdonald, Matthew Wilkas, and now he is dating Adam Umhoefer.
Gus Kenworthy Events
In January 2022, Gus made his final X Games competition competing in the Superpipe final. Gus finished his X Games career having made 32 appearances in the event and joining some of the greats of the sport. At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Gus competed for the last time.
Gus Kenworthy Net Worth
Gus gets his wealth from his work as a freestyle skier in slopestyle and halfpipe. Therefore, Gus has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Gus’ net worth is $5 million.
Is Gus Kenworthy Married
No, he is in a relationship with his boyfriend Adam Umhoefer.
What Happened TO Gus Kenworthy On Special Forces
He was having an anaphylactic reaction. Gus was treated but had to be pulled from the show because of his medical situation. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with him about his health scare and his time on the show.
What Happened To Gus
He is opening up about the horrifying medical emergency that led to his sudden exit from “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.”.
Is Gus Kenworthy Single
No, Gus is in a romantic relationship with Creative Artists Agency executive Adam Umhoefer
Where Is Gus Kenworthy from
Gus hails from Chelmsford, Essex, England.
Who Is Gus Kenworthy Partner
In 2022, it was disclosed that Gus had been dating Creative Artists Agency executive Adam Umhoefer for two years.
Gus Kenworthy Social Media Account
Instagram – guskenworthy