Gary Yourofsky

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Yourofsky
Occupation	Activist
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1970(1970-08-19)
Age	54
Birthplace	Detroit
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Leo

Gary Yourofsky Biography

Gary Yourofsky is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on August 19, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Animal rights advocate who earned global fame after the footage of one of his speeches known as “Best Speech You Will Ever Hear,” was made viral in the year 2010. The video, which was released in December 2010 has received an impressive 3 million hits by June 2016.

A chance to take on a position for PETA at the time of 2002 He was offered a job with PETA in 2002 by Ingrid Newkirk…

In 1996, Yourofsky founded Animals Deserve Absolute Protection Today and Tomorrow (ADAPTT), a vegan organization opposed to any usage of animals. By 2001, the organization had around 2,200 members.

On March 30, 1997, Yourofsky, alongside 4 members of the Animal Liberation Front (ALF), raided a fur farm in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada, and released 1,542 mink, who were to be killed for their fur. The raid reportedly caused damage estimated at C$500,000 to the farm. He was arrested, tried, and sentenced to six months in a Canadian maximum-security prison in 1999. Out of the six months, Yourofsky spent 77 days in prison. The experience affected Yourofsky, who said “[he] was no more than an animal in the zoo. It wasn’t pleasant”, and that it has reinforced “[his] empathy and understanding of what these animals go through”.

The man was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised in urban Oak Park.

Gary Yourofsky Net Worth

Gary Yourofsky is one of the richest Activist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Yourofsky 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism at Oakland University. He established The Animals Deserve Absolute Protection Today and Tomorrow (ADAPTT) in 1996, at the start of his activist career.

In 2002 through 2005 He was the PETA’s national official lecturer. The speech he gave to students at the Georgia Institute of Technology that was viewed by millions in 2010 was translated into more than 30 languages.

Gary Yourofsky /j ʊəˈr ɒ f s k i / (born August 19, 1970) is an American animal rights activist and lecturer. He has had a major influence on contemporary veganism.

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Yourofsky was sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) between the years 2002–2005, and has given many public lectures promoting veganism. In 2010, Yourofsky’s popularity quickly accelerated around the world (especially in Israel) following the release of a YouTube video of him giving a speech at the Georgia Institute of Technology, as the video gained millions of views and has been translated into tens of different languages. Yourofsky has been admired by many, and criticized by others for his alleged extreme views. He has been arrested 13 times between the years 1997–2001, and has spent 77 days in a Canadian maximum security prison in 1999, after raiding a fur farm in Canada and releasing 1,542 minks in 1997. He is also permanently banned from entering Canada and Britain.

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Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Yourofsky celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

In a 2005 interview, Yourofsky criticized the Humane Society of the United States, the strategies used by PETA, and its president, Ingrid Newkirk. Yourofsky has been criticized for using terms such as “concentration camps,” “concentration camp trucks,” and “Holocaust” in comparison to the meat and animal industry. Yourofsky has been banned from entering Canada and Britain as a result of his activism, that included freeing minks held captive for slaughter on a fur farm in Canada.

Top Facts about Gary Yourofsky

1. Gary Yourofsky is an American animal rights activist.
2. He founded Animals Deserve Absolute Protection Today and Tomorrow (ADAPTT).
3. Yourofsky has given over 2,500 lectures on animal rights.
4. His speech “Best Speech You Will Ever Hear” has over 10 million views on YouTube.
5. In 2015, he was banned from entering the UK for his activism.
6. Yourofsky promotes veganism as a way to end animal cruelty.
7. He was arrested multiple times for his activism in the early 2000s.
8. The documentary “The Animal People” features him and his activism.
9. He retired from public speaking in 2017 but remains active online.
10. Yourofsky’s advocacy inspired many people to become vegan and fight for animal rights.

How many people did Gary yourofsky turn vegan?

How animal rights activist Gary Yourofsky ‘turned 8% of Israel vegan’ after comparing slaughterhouses to the Holocaust.

Where is Gary yourofsky from?

Yourofsky was born into a Jewish family in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

What animal rights activists do?

Animal rights activists are people who believe that animals should have the same rights as humans. They believe that animals should not be used for food, clothing, or entertainment. They often work to promote laws and regulations to protect animals from cruelty.

Is PETA against pit bulls?

PETA supports a ban on breeding pit bulls and pit bull mixes as well as strict regulations on their care, including a ban on chaining them.