The First of its Kind
American Chopper was the first reality show that had star lives in the plot. After that, the same format is followed by other reality shows like Little People, Big World, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, among many other shows. American Chopper has been real with its unscripted fights, swearing, and drama.
Paul Teutul Sr.
Paul Teutul Sr., also known as “Senior” or “Paul Senior” on the show, started his career in 1999 working with bikes when he established Orange County Ironworks – a fabrication shop. He used the tools to build custom bikes as a hobby. Senior was inspired by custom bikes he saw on the streets, his favorite movies, and TV shows.