Ken Hakuta, also known as Dr. Fad, is a Japanese-American media personality, entrepreneur, and inventor. He was popular among children when his TV show The Dr. Fad Show was broadcasted from 1988 to 1994.
The Dr. Fad included creativity, inventions, and tricks. Moreover, he was honored at Franklin Institute in Philadelphia with the Inventor of the Year Award.
Early Life Details
Hakuta was born in 1951, in Seoul, South Korea. His birth name is Paik Kun and was born to Paik Nam-il, the CEO of a textile company. He was the eldest of his siblings. The family migrated to Japan in 1951, as his grandfather was accused of collaborating with the Japanese.
The family members changed their name to the Japanese name. The information regarding his education and childhood is distinctly unknown. Moreover, he was the nephew of video artist Nam June Paik.
Career Highlights
In the 1980s, Ken invented one of the most popular toys of his time, the Wacky Wall Walker. The toy sold over 240 million units in 1983 and became more popular when cereals from the Kellogg company contained the toys as a prize.
Moreover, Ken signed a contract with Vh1 for the show I Love the 80s: 1983, featuring his product and his character Dr. Fad. He was also fond of collecting art like antique furniture and other pieces in 1981, which is now showcased in the Mount Lebanon Shaker Society.
The Japanese-American inventor Ken opened an e-commerce company that sold herbal products and information regarding herbs but the company ceased in February 2000 due to extreme competition. He has made an appearance in a wide variety of shows such as Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The New York Times, Detroit Free Press, The Tonight Show, Larry King, and many more including numerous radio shows. Moreover, he worked as the executor of his uncle’s real estate business.
Net Worth - How Rich Is Ken Hakuta?
Hakuta has accumulated an estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2023 similar to that of an American actor Pauly Shore. His product Wacky Wall Walker made him an unexpected fortune and helped him in many ways.
Likewise, Hakuta ran the TV show, Dr. Fad Show, for six years. He also appeared in the VH1’s TV show I Love the 80s: 1983. The TV shows earned him more than a million. He owns a Victorian mansion at Washington National Cathedral.
Relationship Details: Ken Hakuta Is A Married Life
In 1977, Ken married a Filipino-born Marilou Cantiller. The two met when they worked at the World Bank. The couple has three children named Justin Hakuta, Kenzo Hakuta, and Aki Hakuta.
There is no information on Ken having a girlfriend before Marilou. Both Ken and his wife are experts in Japanese cuisine.
Justin married Ali Wong, a comedian, on 27 November 2014 and has two children.
Age, Height, and Statistics
Age: The age of Hakuta is 72-year-old as of 2023.
Height: His height is distinctly unknown.
Weight: The American actor is healthy however the weight is unavailable.
Eye Color: He has black eyes.
Hair Color: Likewise, his hair is naturally black.
