Bear Grylls Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Bear Grylls’ net worth: What is it?

Bear Grylls, a British adventurer and writer, boasts a net worth of $25 million. He gained significant fame through his television series titled “Man vs. Wild,” known as “Born Survivor: Bear Grylls” in the UK. Recognized for his enthusiasm for the outdoors and wilderness survival, he became the youngest Chief Scout (leader of The Scout Association) at just 35 years old. The show aired 73 episodes from 2006 to 2011.

His Early Years

Born Edward Michael Grylls on June 7, 1974, in London, England, he spent much of his childhood in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, until his family relocated to the Isle of Wight when he was four. His father instilled in him a love for climbing and sailing from a young age. In his teenage years, he embraced skydiving and achieved a second black belt in Shotokan karate.

Grylls attended Eaton House, Ludgrove School, and Eton College, where he was a founding member of the school’s first mountaineering club. He pursued Spanish and German at the University of the West of England and the University of London, ultimately graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Hispanic studies in 2002. Post-graduation, he embarked on a hiking expedition in the Himalayan regions of West Bengal and Sikkim.

Between 1994 and 1997, Grylls was a reservist in the British Army, trained in unarmed combat, desert warfare, winter warfare, explosives, parachuting, survival, and climbing. He served twice in North Africa as a survival instructor. His military career was cut short due to a free-fall parachuting accident in Kenya, where he suffered three broken vertebrae when his parachute failed to open.

Professional Journey

Grylls began his television career with a deodorant advertisement showcasing his Mount Everest ascent. In 2005, he produced a four-part television series called “Escape to the Legion,” which depicted him and eleven other participants undergoing a condensed version of the basic desert training of the French Foreign Legion in the Sahara.

He has appeared on numerous talk shows across both the UK and the US, including “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

In addition, Grylls has starred in various other reality shows such as “Bear Grylls Wild Weekends,” “Bear Grylls: Breaking Point,” “Bear Grylls: Mission Service,” “Bear Grylls: Survival School,” “The Island with Bear Grylls,” and “Running Wild with Bear Grylls.” He has also served as executive producer for “Bear Grylls: Mission Service” and “The Island with Bear Grylls.”

In the series “Born Survivor: Bear Grylls” (UK)/ “Man vs. Wild” (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, and the United States)/”Ultimate Survival” (Europe, Asia, and Africa), Grylls demonstrates survival techniques in harsh environments by being dropped into challenging locations.

In 2012, The Discovery Channel let go of Grylls.after a dispute concerning his contract.

“Running Wild With Bear Grylls” made its debut on NBC in 2014. The year 2020 signifies the fifth season of the show. Throughout the series, Grylls leads A-list celebrities such as Brie Larson, Channing Tatum, and Armie Hammer on outdoor escapades that challenge the pampered stars beyond their limits. Critics have described the show as a blend of “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race.”

In 2020, Amazon Prime launched Grylls’ most recent program titled “The World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji,” which portrays the most grueling race in the world held in Fiji. A total of sixty-six teams hailing from 30 different countries competed non-stop for 11 days, traversing 416 miles of diverse terrains. Naturally, Grylls takes the opportunity to hang out of a helicopter during the program. The series, consisting of 10 episodes, tracks the racers as they hike, climb, bike, paddle, and navigate through mountains, jungles, swamps, and ocean waters. In all, 330 individuals participated in this competition for a cash prize amounting to $100,000. The event’s average temperature was recorded at 82 degrees.

In July 2020, Grylls shared his plans to create a digital network known as The Bear Grylls Digital Network, which is expected to launch this fall. This network will concentrate on programming related to adventure and outdoor lifestyle, specifically targeting young audiences. Grylls aims to engage a new generation of viewers with his adventurous way of life. Shows will be made available through his various social media platforms, such as YouTube, Snap, Facebook, and Instagram.

Books

Grylls has authored 15 books. He produced six volumes centered on his extreme adventures. Additionally, he has created a series of five children’s adventure books named “Mission Survival.” Moreover, he has penned two novels within the thriller genre and a Christian book entitled “Soul Fuel.”

Personal Life

On May 26, 1998, he reached his lifelong ambition of scaling Mount Everest, a mere 18 months after sustaining injuries to three vertebrae in a parachuting incident.

Lara Fawcett, his older sister and only sibling, gave him the nickname ‘Bear’ when he was merely one week old.

In the year 2000, Grylls tied the knot with Shara Cannings Knight. Together, they are proud parents of two sons: Marmaduke and Huckleberry.

In 2008, Grylls, along with Al Hodgson, a double amputee, and Scot Freddy MacDonald, set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous indoor freefall. This surpassed the previous US record of 1 hour 36 minutes by a few seconds and was achieved using a vertical wind tunnel in Milton Keynes, all in support of the charity Global Angels.

Furthermore, Grylls has been active in charitable endeavors and has served as an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust.

Real Estate

In Wales, U.K., Grylls possesses a small, private island retreat covering 20 acres, located five miles offshore without any electricity or running water. This property includes a modest lighthouse adjacent to the house, surrounded by breathtaking sea cliffs, as well as seals and dolphins.