Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls is arguably the most famous face of adventure on the planet. A former British Special Forces soldier, he went on to become one of the youngest-ever climbers of Mt. Everest despite breaking his back just 18 months earlier. Since conquering Everest, Grylls has hosted more extreme adventure TV shows globally than anyone else in history.

His notable hit shows include the legendary Discovery Channel show Man vs. Wild and Bear Grylls Is Running Wild (formerly Running Wild with Bear Grylls), now in its ninth season on Fox. His Running Wild guests have included President Obama, Roger Federer, Julia Roberts, Prime Minister Modi of India, and many others. Grylls also hosts the double Emmy Award-winning interactive Netflix series You vs. Wild, where viewers get to decide what adventure Grylls goes on.

Bear Grylls' life motto is simple: have courage, be kind...and never give up! On stage, Grylls reflects on the importance of developing resilience, especially as we all face adversity. A master of adapting to change, his message is timely and resonates with all audiences. Indeed, Grylls is guaranteed to strike a chord with audiences, who will find themselves inspired by his story and survivor spirit.

A bestselling author, Grylls has sold over 20 million books. He is also an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, was the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, and the first ever Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organization, representing a global family of some 55 million young Scouts worldwide.