Jeremy Wade is a British television presenter, author and biologist, best known for his work on the show River MonsterBorn on 23 March 1956 in Ipswich, Suffolk, Jeremy is renowned for his unique approach to exploring and documenting freshwater fish species and their mysteries.
His television career has spanned several hit TV series, making him a respected figure in the field of natural history and wildlife exploration. River MonsterJeremy hosted The mighty river, Dark Watersand Mystery of the Deep Seaand continues to fascinate audiences with his adventures and discoveries in some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.
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- Full name: Jeremy John Wade
- Date of Birth: March 23, 1956
- Age: 68
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Ipswich, Suffolk, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: TV host, author, biologist
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: Martin Wade
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: None
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Jeremy Wade, 68, was born on March 23, 1956 in Ipswich, Suffolk, but grew up with his brother Martin in the nearby village of Nayland, where his father was a vicar.
Jeremy attended Dean Close School in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and graduated from Bristol University with a degree in Zoology. Jeremy also holds a Postgraduate Teaching Certificate in Biological Sciences from the University of Kent.
His early years spent in rural England, particularly along the River Stour, provided him with ample opportunities to engage with nature and the aquatic world, laying the foundation for his future career. Fluent in Portuguese, French and Spanish, Jeremy’s educational background and language skills have been of great help in his international explorations.
personal life
Jeremy Wade is known to be very private about his personal life. He is currently single and has no public records of any past marriages or relationships. Despite various rumors regarding his sexuality, he has neither confirmed nor denied the speculations, choosing instead to focus on his career. Jeremy has a brother named Martin Wade, but he has not shared much about his family life.
Profession
Jeremy Wade began his career as a biology teacher in Kent before undertaking his first major overseas trip to the mountain rivers of India in 1982. This trip marked the beginning of his career in angling journalism and his experiences led to articles in angling magazines.
In 2005, during another trip to India, Jeremy came up with River Monster After investigating local stories of people disappearing in the river, he linked the incidents to large fish such as the Goonch catfish. River Monster The show debuted in 2009 and ran for nine successful seasons, bringing Jeremy international fame.
after the end River Monster In 2017, Jeremy continued to captivate audiences with The mighty riverstudying the decline of freshwater giants, Dark WatersExplore mysterious aquatic life, and Mystery of the Deep Seadelve into the mysteries beneath the water.
Jeremy also occasionally appears in films, such as the Bollywood film Araraca (1986) and Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys (2014).
Awards
- Animal Planet’s highest-rated series premieres River Monster
- One of the best series in Animal Planet history
net worth
Jeremy Wade has an estimated net worth of $3 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his successful career as a television host and author, as well as his popular series River Monster It greatly increased his income.
social media
- Instagram: @thisisjeremywade
- Twitter: @JeremyWadeUK
Filmography
- Araraca (1986)
- Jungle Hook (2007)
- River Monster (2009–2017)
- River Monsters: The Lost Scrolls (year 2011)
- Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys (Year 2014)
- Celebrating World Fish Migration Day 2018 (2018)
- The mighty river (2018)
- Dark Waters (2019)
- Unknown expedition (2020)
- Mystery of the Deep Sea (2020–2022)
books
- Down the Crazy River (1992)
- River Monster: The True Story of the Monster That Didn’t Escape (year 2011)
- How to Think Like a Fish: And Other Lessons from a Lifetime of Fishing Experience (2019)
