When National Geographic’s Port Protection Alaska show was revived—called Life Below Zero: Port Protection—it made sense to bring the regular cast to the spinoff. So Sam Carlson returned to the small screen in 2020, ready for a whole new adventure.
And now that the show’s fifth season is here, let’s explore a little more about the star’s life in this “Sam Carlson Biography.”
Sam Carlson on Port Security
Sam Carlson was one of the original cast members of Port Protection who appeared in the show’s first season in July 2015. Other stars who joined him when the show was later remade were Gary Muehlberger, Mary Miller, Timothy “Curly” Leach, Matt Carlson, Stuart Andrews, David Squibb
This hunter has lived his entire life in the woods around Port Protection. For over 50 years, he has fished commercially, trapped, built a compound, and raised a family. It is no wonder he is a favorite of most viewers.
Since the first season, Sam has appeared in over 30 episodes through 2022 — each time with a different adventure. Back in one of the 2020 episodes, Sam even shared a clever cooking method with viewers (using readily available resources) and it was awesome!
Making sausages is valuable, he says. While a venison tenderloin can make a great dinner, turning it into sausages can make multiple meals. Sam also smokes his sausages. It plays an important role in preserving food.
In addition to sausages, Sam also accidentally made a tastier version of smoked meatballs.
Did you know: Sam’s co-star Gary Muehlberger died in March 2021, reportedly in a home fire. He had been living in the wild and perfecting his self-sufficiency techniques for over 39 years in Alaska.
On the other hand, Sue Aikens, who has been in some extremely dangerous situations including a vicious bear attack, is still alive as of 2022.
Is Sam Carlson of Port Protection married?
Yes, Port Protection star Sam Carlson is a married man. Although his wife doesn’t like to appear on TV, Sam still hints at his married life to fans by regularly showing off his wedding ring.
Sadly we were unable to find out the identity of his wife.
But here are the names of some of his family members/relatives — Rex Carlson (OneNeoEon employee), Kelly Carlson (a guitarist married to Celeste Mora Carlson), and Eric Carlson (former Local 66 employee).
Sam Carlson’s son
Sam Carlson’s son is also his co-star in Port Protection, Matt Carlson.
His “prodigal son,” Matt, grew up in Port Protection, but moved out of the wilderness to the mainland to live with his wife Kaylee and daughter Shipley. So why did he return? Well, Matt and Kaylee are now separated. So, being the hunter that he is, Matt decided to spend some quality time with his dad and get back to his roots.
However, although Matt learned everything from his father, his and Sam’s approaches to hunting are different. For example, Sam sets up a tree stand while Matt goes on foot to catch his prey.
Fun Fact: Sam sent his son to the school, right across the street from Gary’s house. Matt later became one of the first graduating class from that old school.
How old is Sam Carlson of Port Protection?
Port Protection star Sam Carlson turns 62 in 2022, making him one of the oldest actors.
For those who don’t know, his full name is Samuel M Carlson.
What is Sam Carlson’s net worth?
Sam Carlson has a net worth of under $500k as of 2022.
A survival expert, Sam is a self-taught hunter who uses his ingenuity to improve himself and his surroundings. They even call him “The Engineer”, although he is not technically/academically an engineer, due to his creativity.
Sam, however, enjoys reading about quantum physics.
Additionally, he attended Garfield High School and later graduated from Ketchikan High School.
When Sam is not filming Port Protection, he works with Kawanti Adventures as a tour guide.
Kawanti Adventures is a team of passionate locals who share everything they love about Alaska. From the sky to the ziplines to behind the wheel and off the beaten path, they promise to show visitors the “real Alaska.”
Their prices range from $200/person, depending on the package.
Sam Carlson’s Height
Sam Carlson is over 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
Talking about his distinctive features, Sam has an oval face and a wrinkled forehead.
Did you know: Sam is said to have ties to the Democratic Party.
Related FAQs
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What is Sam Carlson’s birthday?
Sam reportedly received birthday wishes on March 24.
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Is Sam Carlson still alive thanks to Port Protection?
No, according to Sam’s Facebook, as of 2022 he does not reside in Port Protection, Alaska.
So where do you live? — Seattle, Washington. Not far from your hometown is Point Baker, Alaska.
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Is Sam Carlson on Instagram?
No, Sam is not on Instagram.
However, here is his Facebook @samuel.carlson.35.