Bear Grylls

Date of Birth: June 7, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls, born on June 7, 1974, in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, is a renowned British explorer, writer, television presenter, and former Special Air Service (SAS) serviceman. He is best known for his television series “Man vs. Wild,” which aired from 2006 to 2011, where he demonstrated survival skills in extreme conditions. Grylls has also hosted several other adventure and survival programs, including “Born Survivor,” “Escape from Hell,” and “Running Wild with Bear Grylls,” where he takes celebrities on daring outdoor adventures. Bear Grylls was raised on the Isle of Wight and educated at Eton College. He served in the British Army with the 21 SAS Regiment from 1994 to 1997. In 1998, at the age of 23, he became one of the youngest climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Grylls has authored several books on his adventures and survival techniques, including his autobiography “Mud, Sweat, and Tears.” He is also involved in various charitable activities and has been a global ambassador for the World Scouting Movement.

5 Interesting Facts about Bear Grylls

1. Bear Grylls broke his back in three places in a parachuting accident in Zambia before climbing Mount Everest.

2. He has been appointed as the youngest-ever Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories at the age of 35.

3. Grylls was awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve in 2004 and later as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines Reserve.

4. He has survived a freefall parachuting accident, navigated the Arctic Ocean in an inflatable boat, and crossed the North Atlantic in an open rigid inflatable boat.

5. Bear Grylls has a private island off the coast of Wales, where he spends time with his family.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bear Grylls

1. “Survival can be summed up in three words – never give up.”

2. “The line between life or death is determined by what we are willing to do.”

3. “Life’s full of tricky decisions, but if you stick to your values, you’ll be fine.”

4. “You can’t become a decent horseman until you fall off and get up again, a good number of times. There’s life in a nutshell.”

5. “Adventure should be 80 percent ‘I think this is manageable,’ but it’s good to have that last 20 percent where you’re right outside your comfort zone.”