Quick Info
| Profession | Survival Instructor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Donaghadee, Northern Ireland |
Latest News about Bear Grylls
15/01/2026
Bear Grylls marked 26 years of marriage to Shara Grylls with a public message celebrating their relationship and commitment. He also noted that Shara had a new book out that month, making the post both a personal anniversary update and a promotion of her latest work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Edward Michael Grylls |
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| Nickname | Bear |
| Title | Born Survivor: Bear Grylls |
| Full Name | Edward Michael 'Bear' Grylls, OBE |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor Degrees in Hispanic and Latin American Studies |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity (Anglican) |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 19/01/2000 |
Family
| Spouse | Shara Cannings Knight | ||||
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| Siblings | Lara Fawcett (Tennis Coach, Fitness Professional) |
Career
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| Famous For | His TV series, Man Vs. Wild (2006-11) |
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Favourites
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| Beverage | Almond Milk |
| Song | The Bare Necessities (performed by Tony Bennett) |
| Mountaineer | Edmund Hillary |
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Land Rover |
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| Net Worth | $20 million |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/beargrylls/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/BearGrylls | |
| https://twitter.com/BearGrylls | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@BearGrylls |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father was involved in the cash-for-questions scandal. | |
| 2. His grandfather and great-grandfather were accomplished cricketers. | |
| 3. He was brought up in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland until age 4, then relocated to the Isle of Wight. | |
| 4. In his teenage years, he mastered climbing, sailing, skydiving, and obtained a second Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. | |
| 5. Christianity is a significant part of his life. | |
| 6. He is proficient in English, Spanish, German, and French. | |
| 7. He survived a parachute accident during a freefall in Zambia in 1996. | |
| 8. He conquered Mount Everest when he was 23 years old. | |
| 9. In 2000, he traveled around the British Isles on a water scooter. | |
| 10. In 2004, he was granted the honorary title of lieutenant commander in the Royal Naval Reserve. | |
| 11. In 2008, he established a record by paramotoring across the Himalayas. | |
| 12. He was appointed the youngest Chief Scout in the UK in 2009. | |
| 13. He served in the Territorial Army with 21 SAS as a trooper from 1994 to 1997. |