Jeremy Wade: married?, wiki, bio, net worth, age.

Fishing is not a part-time hobby, it’s a way of life. And if you don’t believe us, you can ask Jeremy Wade. One of the most well-known anglers in all of Britain, Jeremy has dedicated his entire life to fishing. From getting a degree to suit his career to writing books on angling, Jeremy has always stayed true to his purpose. At 67 years-of-age, Jeremy is still going strong and shows no signs of slowing down. A TV personality, Jeremy first rose to fame following his appearances in the TV series, River Monsters, Jungle Hooks, Mighty Rivers, and Dark Waters. In this article, we take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Jeremy Wade.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Description
Name	Jeremy John Wade
Date of birth	23 March 1956
Age	67 as of 2023
Place of birth	Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	White
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Married status	Unmarried
Education	Bristol University (BSc in Zoology) and University of Kent (PGTC in Biological Sciences)
Occupation	Television presenter, author, zoologist, adventurer, angler
Website	www.jeremywade.co.uk
Television shows	River Monsters (2009-2017), Mighty Rivers (2018), Dark Waters (2019), Mysteries of the Deep (2020-2022), Unknown waters (2021)
Books	Somewhere Down the Crazy River (1992), River Monsters: True Stories of the Ones that Didn’t Get Away (2011), How to Think Like a Fish: And Other Lessons from a Lifetime in Angling (2019)
Languages spoken	English, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Nicknames	The Freshwater Detective, The River Monster Hunter, The Aquatic Indiana Jones
Childhood interest	Fishing on the banks of Suffolk’s River Stour
First overseas trip	India’s mountain rivers in 1982
First magazine articles	Two articles about his experiences in India for a fishing magazine in 1983
Inspiration for River Monsters	Stories from locals in India’s Himalayan foothills about a giant fish that was responsible for some people going missing in the river in 2005
First fish caught on River Monsters	Goonch catfish (Bagarius yarrelli) in India’s Kali River in 2008
Most inspiring fishing message on River Monsters	Urging viewers to appreciate and protect the freshwater ecosystems and species that he encountered on his journeys
Social media accounts	Facebook, [Twitter], [Instagram]
Net worth	$2 million
Marital status	Single
Children	None
Siblings	Unknown
Hobbies	Reading, writing, travelling, hiking, photography

Early Life

Jeremy Wade was born on the 23rd of March 1956 in Ipswich, United Kingdom. At a young age, Jeremy moved to Nayland with his father and attended the Dean Close School. While his father was a Vicar, there is little to no information about his mother. After graduating, Jeremy enrolled at Bristol University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in zoology. He went onto work for his postgraduate teaching certificate in biological sciences from the University of Kent.

Professional Career

As a young kid living in East Anglia, Wade spent much of his life on the banks of Suffolk’s River Stour. As a result, he developed a strong affinity for fishing. When asked about his early influence, Wade comments,

“The village where I grew up had a river flowing through it. So it was inevitable, I think, that I should be drawn to it in the same way that people born in sight of Alpine peaks become climbers. My first attempts to catch fish, age 7 or 8, were unsuccessful, but then I had some guidance from a school friend and after my first catch, I never looked back. My parents were happy for me to stay out all day and a big part of my fishing was wanting to find new places, a process that has continued to this day”

After finishing college, Wade journeyed to the rivers of India. With just 200 pounds in his pocket, Wade traveled around the country and even managed to catch few fishes including Himalayan mahseer. Even though Wade returned to Britain, his heart was still in the rivers of India. In 2005, Wade made another journey to the South Asian continent. After hearing stories that several people ate up by a fish, Wade began investigating and discovered the culprit was a Goonch catfish. This inspired Wade to work on the reality TV series, River Monsters.

River Monsters

The series began airing on the 5th of April 2009 and is Wade’s most popular appearance to date. The series had a ten season run and wrapped up shooting in 2017. Since then, Wade has been working on several other TV shows including Animal Planet documentary series Dark Waters. The series revolves around Wade as he investigates the disappearance of freshwater giants from the world’s most iconic rivers.

Books

Over the years, Wade has also written more than his fair share of books. His first was released in 1992 which was co-written by Paul Boote. Entitled  Somewhere Down the Crazy River, the book documented Wade’s experiences in India. Since then, Wade has gone onto write several other books including  River Monsters: True Stories of the Ones that Didn’t Get Away (2011) and  How to Think Like a Fish: And Other Lessons from a Lifetime in Angling (2019).

Filmography

Film	Year	Role	Description
Allah Rakha	1986	Extra	Jeremy Wade’s acting debut, he played a minor role in this Bollywood film about a young boy who runs away from home to become a musician
Jungle Hooks	2007	Himself	Jeremy Wade’s first television series, he explored the remote rivers of India in search of giant fish
River Monsters	2009-2017	Himself	Jeremy Wade’s most popular and longest-running television series, he traveled the world to investigate the legends and mysteries of freshwater monsters
River Monsters: The Lost Reels	2011	Himself	A spin-off of River Monsters, featuring previously unseen footage and behind-the-scenes stories from the original series
Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys	2014	Lamprey Expert	A horror film about a town invaded by bloodthirsty lampreys, Jeremy Wade made a cameo appearance as himself and provided some facts about the creatures
Celebrating World Fish Migration Day 2018	2018	Host	A short film that showcased the importance of fish migration and the threats they face, Jeremy Wade narrated and presented some examples of fish conservation efforts
Mighty Rivers	2018	Himself	A television series that followed Jeremy Wade as he explored some of the world’s most iconic rivers and the challenges they face from pollution, overfishing, and climate change
Dark Waters	2019	Himself	A television series that featured Jeremy Wade as he ventured into some of the most remote and mysterious waterways on Earth, uncovering their secrets and legends
Mysteries of the Deep	2020	Himself	A television series that saw Jeremy Wade diving into the deep-sea to reveal the answers behind some of the most baffling underwater mysteries known to science

Net Worth

Jeremy Wade has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has earned his net worth from his long-running television career, especially from the popular series River Monsters. He has also hosted other shows such as Mighty Rivers, Dark Waters, and Mysteries of the Deep. In addition, he has written books. He has also contributed articles to various magazines and newspapers on topics such as poaching, fair trade, natural history, and fishing.

Personal Life: Is Jeremy Wade Married?

Little is known about Wade’s personal life. He is believed to be unmarried and has no children. Wade often talks about how he is bad at handling relationships and work-life. This can be a major reason for his single. Wade is also huge on charities and is a member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Physical Traits

Physical Trait	Description
Height	6 ft or 183 cm
Weight	74-84 kg or 163-185 lbs
Hair Color	Gray
Eye Color	Blue
Distinctive Features	Clean-shaven look, receding hairline, affable smile
Face	Oval
Skin tone	Fair
Nose	Straight
Eye shape	Almond
Eyebrow shape	Arched
Lip shape	Thin
Tattoo	None visible
Piercing	None visible
Personality Traits	Courageous, energetic, adventurous, passionate, enthusiastic, leader

FAQs

Question	Answer
Is Jeremy Wade married?	No
Does Jeremy Wade have any children?	No
Is Jeremy Wade a biologist?	Yes
Is Jeremy Wade a teacher?	Yes, he was a secondary school biology teacher in Kent.
Does Jeremy Wade speak Portuguese?	Yes
Does Jeremy Wade have any tattoos?	None visible
Does Jeremy Wade have any piercings?	None visible
Is Jeremy Wade a vegetarian?	No
Does Jeremy Wade drink alcohol?	Yes, occasionally
Does Jeremy Wade smoke?	No
Is Jeremy Wade religious?	No, he is an agnostic.
Is Jeremy Wade a fan of cricket?	Yes, he follows the England cricket team.
Does Jeremy Wade have a website?	Yes, it is www.jeremywade.co.uk
Does Jeremy Wade have a Facebook account?	Yes, it is @JeremyWadeOfficial
Does Jeremy Wade have a YouTube channel?	No
Is Jeremy Wade still hosting River Monsters?	No, the show ended in 2017 after nine seasons.
Is Jeremy Wade hosting any other shows?	Yes, he has hosted Mighty Rivers, Dark Waters, and Mysteries of the Deep.
Has Jeremy Wade written any books?	Yes
Has Jeremy Wade caught malaria?	Yes
Has Jeremy Wade been threatened at gunpoint?	Yes
Has Jeremy Wade survived a plane crash?	Yes
What is the biggest fish that Jeremy Wade has caught?	Mekong giant catfish weighing 600 pounds.
What is the most dangerous fish that Jeremy Wade has encountered?	A bull shark
What is the most elusive fish that Jeremy Wade has pursued?	A goliath tigerfish
What is the most surprising fish that Jeremy Wade has discovered?	A four-eyed fish that can see above and below water simultaneously.
What is the most memorable fish that Jeremy Wade has released?	A critically endangered sawfish with a blade-like snout.