Quick Info
| Profession | Survival Instructor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 7/06/1974 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Donaghadee, Northern Ireland |
Latest News about Bear Grylls
19/01/2026
Bear Grylls spoke about the profound grief he experienced after his father, Sir Michael Grylls, died of a heart attack at 66. He described it as the greatest grief he had ever known, especially as his wife Shara also lost her father just 10 weeks prior, leaving him feeling 'ill-prepared' and 'out of control'.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Edward Michael Grylls |
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| Nickname | Bear |
| Title | Born Survivor: Bear Grylls |
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 | Year - 2000 |
Family
| Spouse | Shara Cannings Knight | ||||
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Career
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| Famous For | His TV series, Man Vs. Wild (2006-11) |
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. |