John Walsh is known internationally as a crime fighter, victims’ advocate and host of the nation’s most iconic crime-fighting show, America’s Most Wanted, on FOX. With the show’s recent revival, Walsh now co-hosts alongside his son, Callahan Walsh, continuing their family’s powerful legacy of seeking justice and protecting children. Together, they’re helping law enforcement track down fugitives and bring long-awaited answers to victims’ families. Walsh’s extensive television career has helped law enforcement capture more than 1,500 fugitives and recover more than 50 missing children.

A career in fighting crime is one Walsh never expected, but justice has been his life’s mission since July 27, 1981 – the day his son, Adam, was abducted from a mall near his home in Hollywood, Florida. Adam was found murdered two weeks later.

Walsh and his wife Revé turned their grief into action and without a badge or a gun, Walsh quickly became a nationally recognized leader in the fight for victims' rights. In 1984, the Walshes and other child advocates founded the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to help find missing children and prevent child victimization. John and Revé both serve on NCMEC’s Board of Directors.

A hero to law enforcement, Walsh has been honored numerous times by many local, state and federal agencies. In addition to being named “Man of the Year” by both the U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI, Walsh was also made an honorary U.S. Marshal.

The entertainment industry has also recognized his impact. In 2011, Walsh received the prestigious Governor’s Award at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, and that same year was honored by AFTRA with the AMEE Award for excellence in television.

Last year, Walsh was named “Crimefighter of the Year” at CrimeCon, celebrating more than four decades of tireless advocacy for justice and public safety. Walsh was also named by CBS Portraits as one of the "100 Americans Who Changed History." He’s been honored by Esquire Magazine, People Magazine, the National District Attorneys Association and the National Sheriff’s Association. Despite his many honors, Walsh is most proud of his 1985 distinction as “Father of the Year,” for embodying the ideals of family, citizenship, charity, civility and responsibility.

Walsh is the author of three best-selling books—Tears of Rage, No Mercy, and Public Enemies—which chronicle his family’s fight for justice and recount some of the toughest cases he’s faced.