Iolo Williams Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Instagram, Wiki, Siblings, Children

Iolo Tudur Williams is a Welsh ornithologist, nature observer, television presenter and author.

He is best known for his BBC and S4C nature programmes, presented in English and his native Welsh.

Williams had a 14-year career with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) before becoming a full-time television presenter in 1999.

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  • Full Name: Iolo Tudur Williams
  • Stage Name: Iolo Williams
  • Date of birth: August 22, 1962
  • Age: 61 years old
  • Place of birth: Builth Wells, United Kingdom
  • Nationality: British
  • Occupation: Ornithologist
  • Height: 1.8 m
  • Parent: Dai Williams.
  • Siblings: Ursula Williams
  • Spouse: Ceri Williams
  • Children: Dewi Williams, Tomos Williams
  • Relationship: Married
  • Net worth: $1 million.

Early life and education

Iolo Tudur Williams was born on 22 August 1962 in Builth Wells, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents; his father’s name was Dai Williams, while his mother’s name is unknown.

His father, Dai Williams, was headmaster of Llanwddyn Primary School, which Iolo attended as a child. Iolo has an older sister, Ursula Williams.

After completing secondary school at Llanfyllin High School, Iolo achieved two A-Levels in Biology and French.

He almost joined the British Army but instead pursued further education, graduating from the North East London Polytechnic (now the University of East London) with a BA in Ecology. Iolo is white and Christian.

Career

Iolo Williams began his career after graduating with a degree in Ecology. He initially worked on a farm and in the timber trade, but his true passion lies in bird conservation.

In 1985 he joined the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), where he spent 14 years in field work and regional coordination, significantly developing his expertise on Welsh birds.

Iolo’s charisma and deep understanding of the natural world soon attracted media attention. His television career began in 1997 with the BBC Wales series Visions of Snowdonia. The success of the show led him to leave the RSPB in 1999 to pursue a full-time career as a television presenter.

Since then, Iolo has become a familiar and beloved figure on British television, particularly through his involvement in the popular series “Springwatch”, “Autumnwatch” and “Winter Watch”.

His charismatic personality and deep knowledge of wildlife have made him a respected expert among nature enthusiasts.

Outside of his television work, Iolo remains committed to conservation. He has written several books about the natural world and is a patron of several Welsh conservation organisations, demonstrating his continued dedication to protecting the environment.

Social media

  • Instagram Username: @iolo.Williams.007

Personal life

Iolo Williams is married to Ceri Williams. They live near Newtown, Powys and have two children, Dewi Williams and Tomos Williams.

Net worth

Iolo Williams’ net worth is not publicly disclosed as he prefers to keep his financial information private.

As a well-known and respected figure in the field of ornithology and television hosting, his earnings from these professions are estimated to be $1 million. However, his exact net worth is unknown.

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