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
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
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Hometown | London, England |
Religion | Christianity (Anglican) |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Marriage Date | Year - 2000 |
Family
Spouse | Shara Cannings Knight (Volunteer) | ||||
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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
His father was involved in the cash-for-questions scandal. | |
His grandfather and great-grandfather were accomplished cricketers. | |
He was brought up in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland until age 4, then relocated to the Isle of Wight. | |
In his teenage years, he mastered climbing, sailing, skydiving, and obtained a second Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. | |
Christianity is a significant part of his life. | |
He is proficient in English, Spanish, German, and French. | |
He survived a parachute accident during a freefall in Zambia in 1996. | |
He conquered Mount Everest when he was 23 years old. | |
In 2000, he traveled around the British Isles on a water scooter. | |
In 2004, he was granted the honorary title of lieutenant commander in the Royal Naval Reserve. | |
In 2008, he established a record by paramotoring across the Himalayas. | |
He was appointed the youngest Chief Scout in the UK in 2009. |