Carl Radke

January 27, 2025

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Carl Radke, born on January 27, 1985, is a great, hardworking houseguest who always makes everyone smile — he is the full package. Radke is a genuinely good person with a big heart who is handsome, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor. You can count on Radke to make you laugh, cheer you up, or even cook you a delicious meal. He is a reality show celebrity known for his appearances in the shows “Summer House” and “Vanderpump Rules.” Today, we cover his life and career from start to finish as we celebrate his birthday.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Carl Radke

Birth date:

January 27, 1985

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Height:

6' 5"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$1 million

Background

Carl Radke was born on January 27, 1985, and is an American film producer and television personality, best known for appearing on Bravo’s reality show “Summer House.” He is a renowned actor, sales director, model, television host, reality T.V. star, and internet sensation from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously dated his “Summer House” co-star, Danielle Olivera. Radke spoke openly about his parent’s divorce while on the show, discussing the impact it had on Radke’s mother as well as himself.

Radke served as a chief producer on “A Note of Grace,” which follows the life of a young woman, played by Tracey Mulholland, battling a Lyme infection while trying to understand her recurring dreams about the artist of her adolescence. Most recently, Radke spoke about wanting to rebuild a new foundation with his older brother. He spoke about how his brothers struggled with addiction and mental health all their lives. He was in awe of Drake’s oft-quoted “more life” aphorism in the second season of “Summer House.”

He recently started working for his good friend Kyle Cook, doing sales and business development for the startup, LoverBoy. Radke is also still heavily investing in movies and other business ventures, which is his current job. In “Summer House,” he stated he has been dating model and actress Lindsey Hubbard for several months and that the couple really enjoys each other’s company.

Career timeline

2005

He Joins the Marine Corps

Radke joins the Marine Corps and believes he has the adequate physique and attributes to succeed there.

2008

He Graduates From the University of Georgia

Radke graduates with a degree in accounting from the University of Georgia.

2017

“Summer House” Premieres

Radke joins “Summer House” and becomes one of the most recognizable faces on the show.

2019

He is the V.P. of Sales

He works in the LoverBoy cocktail startup in an executive position, making this his first managerial experience in the business.

2020

He is the Most Loved Cast Member

Radke grows from a loyal team member to a mentor for the other “Summer House” members, which earns him popularity as he is regarded as the best cast member.

Why We Love Carl Radke

"...as if it were your last"
This is Radke’s most loved quote, and he really lives for it. In recent years, he has taken advantage of his sobriety and rehabilitation to live every day of his life as if it was the last one.
His love for New York City
His relationship with “the city that never sleeps” is a happy one! He loves everything about N.Y.C. so much that he decided to live there.
His role in “Isle of Dogs”
His love for his pets found a way in the 2018 independent animated film, “Isle of Dogs,” with a very brief cameo of a grunting sound he made for one of the characters. Who doesn’t love a dog lover?

5 Surprising Facts

He is currently studying
Radke is currently enrolled at the University of Illinois pursuing an art degree.
He likes to snowboard
On more than one occasion, we have seen him snowboarding in the Colorado mountains; he has also traveled to the Alps to practice this sport.
He is an excellent cook
If we are to believe his co-stars at “Summer House,” Radke is an expert in cooking.
He loves to play tennis
Playing tennis is his favorite pastime, and he is a huge fan of Andy Murray.
He is an amateur photographer
He described himself as an amateur photographer, and his Instagram profile supports this.