Danielle Colby’s journey from burlesque dancer to antique expert and TV personality on American Pickers is a testament to her versatility and resilience.
Born in Iowa in 1975 and raised in a strict Jehovah’s Witness household, she explored various passions, from roller derby to burlesque, eventually forming her own troupe and academy. Her longtime friendship with American Pickers star Mike Wolfe led to her joining the show as the manager of Antique Archaeology, where her business acumen and charisma became essential to its success. Over the years, American Pickers thrived, but the sudden firing of Frank Fritz in Season 21 caused controversy, with Danielle diplomatically defending Wolfe while acknowledging Frank’s struggles.