Quick Info
| Profession | Survival Instructor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Donaghadee, Northern Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Bear Grylls
09/08/2026
The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls premiered on Prime Video with all six episodes released at launch. The series featured Grylls hosting conversations in wilderness settings, adding another major title to his 2026 television slate.
21/01/2026
Bear Grylls discussed a new survival-themed television project in 2026, with a new season of Running Wild returning on Fox after a break since 2023. The rebooted season marked a continued expansion of the franchise onto a new network and a fresh run of episodes.
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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 |
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. |
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