Jackson Galaxy

American cat behaviorist, author and TV host

Born: 28 April 1966, Upper West Side
Age: 60
Birth name: Richard Kirschner

Jackson Galaxy, born Richard Kirschner on 28 April 1966 in the Upper West Side of New York, is an American cat behaviorist, writer, television presenter and YouTuber who also goes by the name The Cat Daddy. He attended the University of Iowa and worked as a rock musician before taking a job in an animal shelter. His YouTube channel, about cats and their behavior, had about 2.55 million subscribers in October 2025.