wiki-bio, age, wife, kids, net worth.

May 2024 · 6 minute read

For a brief time, Matt Graham shared lovely on-screen chemistry with Joseph Teti. A hardcore survivalist, Graham feature as the survivalist in the reality TV series, Dual Survival. While the series has received its fair share of criticism, it was discovery’s premier take on the survival genre. The series which wrapped up in October of 2016, featured a hardcore survivalist alongside a trained military man, the series was well-received by fans around the world. But over the years, rating plummeted and the series was canceled after its ninth season. In this article, we take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Matt Graham.

Wiki/Bio Facts

FactDescription
NameMatt Graham
Date of birthAugust 8, 1974
Age49 as of 2023
Place of birthPierre, South Dakota
GenderMale
SexualityStraight
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityCaucasian
Zodiac signLeo
ReligionUnknown
ParentsUnknown
wifeUnknown
ChildrenUnknown
ProfessionPrimitive skills expert, TV host, Survival instructor, Author, Producer, Actor and Designer
Known forDual Survival, Dude, You’re Screwed, Live Free or Die, Bushcraft Build Off Challenge, First Man Out, Surviving the Stone Age
Net WorthBetween $1.5 million and $3 million
EducationUnknown
Martial artsTae kwon do, Judo, Wushu, Kung fu
Running skillsRan the Pacific Crest Trail (1700 miles) in 58 days
Survival skillsFire making, shelter building, hunting, trapping, foraging, tracking, navigation, etc.
Survival regionsUtah desert, California mountains, Costa Rica jungle, etc.
Survival partnersJoe Teti, Dave Canterbury, Cody Lundin, etc.
Survival challengesSurviving with only a knife, surviving in extreme cold or heat, surviving in hostile environments or with predators, etc.
Survival tipsStay calm and positive, assess your situation and resources, prioritize your needs (water, fire, shelter, food), adapt to your environment and improvise with what you have, signal for help if possible.
TV debutDude, You’re Screwed (2013)
TV showsDual Survival (2014-2015), Live Free or Die (2016), Bushcraft Build Off Challenge (2017), First Man Out (2019), Surviving the Stone Age (2020)
TV networkDiscovery Channel, National Geographic Channel
TV ratingsGenerally positive reviews from critics and audiences
BookEpic Survival: Extreme Adventure, Stone Age Wisdom, and Lessons in Living from a Modern Hunter-Gatherer (July 14, 2015), co-author with Josh Young
Book summaryMatt Graham shares his personal stories and experiences of living in the wild for decades and learning from various indigenous cultures. He also offers practical advice and tips on how to survive and thrive in any situation using primitive skills and natural wisdom.
Book reviewsMostly positive reviews from readers and critics
Book awardsNone
Social mediaInstagram (@mattgraham_earthskills), Facebook (@MattGrahamEarthSkills), Twitter (@MattGrahamEarth)
WorkshopsOffers various courses and workshops on primitive skills and survival techniques
Youth programsInvolved in youth therapy projects and wilderness camps

A bit on the man himself

Matt Graham was born on the 8th of August 1974 in Pierre, South Dakota. Born and raised in Pierre, Graham has always been a hard-core wildlife survivalist, and signs were there to see. He became a triathlete and rock climber at the age of 15. According to discovery bio, at the age of 23, Graham ran the Pacific Crest Trail – 1,700 miles crossing the length of the California crest – in 58 days.

On-screen beef

It is well-known that the hardcore survivalist community doesn’t have that many members. Everyone knows each other and often stays out of each other’s way. However, Matt Graham did some serious lobbying when Cody Lundin was fired from the show. Cody may have been fired after getting on the bad side of the producers, by the man also has a bone to pick with his successor, Matt Graham.

In the fourth season of the series, Graham and Cody starred alongside each other. However, this was an intricate ploy on Graham’s part to get some business out of Cody. Graham attempted to get an endorsement from a company, by claiming that he was the one who taught Lundin everything he knew. When the company reached out to Cody he denied the claim and the pair have been on bad terms ever since.

Graham’s mysterious book of matches

More often than not, fans are often trying to find the plot hole in the survival genre. Be it something staged or some item which makes the job easier, fans are always trying to discover new secrets. Back when the series was in its peak, fans spotted a book of matches in Graham’s hands. The matches seemingly changed colors when they were handed to Teti. This caused outrage amongst the fans, who asked for an official explanation.

His impact was felt

When Matt Graham left the show in its seventh season, the rating took a nosedive. This was also in part due to Jospeh leaving the show, but his absence was felt. He was replaced by Bill McConnell who lasted only a single season. While Graham was still on the show, it averaged around 1.5 million viewers. When the seventh season started airing in January of 2016, it struggled to even reach one million viewers.

Net Worth

Matt has an estimated net worth of between $1.5 million and $3 million as of 2023. His sources of income include his salary from hosting shows like Dual Survival, Dude, You’re Screwed, Live Free or Die, and others. He also earns from his book sales, endorsements, workshops, speaking engagements, product development, and consulting.

Personal Life: wife? kids?

Matt Graham is also a very private person who has not revealed much about his personal life or relationship status. He is reportedly married but the identity of his wife is unknown. However, this information is not confirmed by Matt himself and he may prefer to keep his marital status a secret. He has not been seen with any partner or spouse in public or on social media. He may be too busy with his survival adventures and projects to have time for romance. Or he may have found his true love in the wilderness and nature, which he considers his home and family. Whatever the case, Matt Graham seems to be happy and content with his life and career.

Physical traits

Physical TraitDescription
Height6ft 2inch or 1.9 m (approx.)
Weight80-95Kg or 176- 209 pounds
HairBrown
EyesBrown
SkinFair, tanned, weathered
BeardBrown, thick, bushy
FaceOval
NoseStraight
TeethWhite, even, healthy
EarsSmall, flat
NeckLong, muscular, veiny
ShouldersBroad, strong
ArmsLean, toned, hairy
HandsLarge, rough, calloused
ChestFlat, firm, hairy
TattoosNone visible
PiercingNone visible

Matt Graham FAQs

QuestionAnswer
Is Matt Graham a primitive skills expert?Yes
Is Matt Graham from South Dakota?Yes
Is Matt Graham a TV host?Yes
Has Matt Graham appeared on Dual Survival?Yes
Has Matt Graham written a book?Yes
Is Matt Graham married?Unknown
Does Matt Graham have any children?Unknown
Does Matt Graham have a degree?Unknown
Has Matt Graham run the Pacific Crest Trail?Yes
Does Matt Graham use fire making tools?Yes
Does Matt Graham prefer to live in harmony with nature?Yes
Has Matt Graham survived in the Utah desert?Yes
Has Matt Graham partnered with Cody Lundin?Yes
Has Matt Graham faced any predators in the wild?Yes
Did Matt Graham debut on Dude, You’re Screwed?Yes
Has Matt Graham hosted Live Free or Die?Yes
Has Matt Graham participated in Surviving the Stone Age?Yes
Does Matt Graham work for Discovery Channel?Yes
Has Matt Graham received any awards for his TV shows?No
Is the title of Matt Graham’s book Epic Survival?Yes
Is the co-author of Matt Graham’s book Josh Young?Yes
Was the release date of Matt Graham’s book July 14, 2015?Yes
Is the genre of Matt Graham’s book non-fiction?Yes
Does Matt Graham share his personal stories in his book?Yes
Does Matt Graham offer practical advice in his book?Yes
Has Matt Graham received positive reviews for his book?Yes
Does Matt Graham have an Instagram account?Yes
Does Matt Graham have a Facebook account?Yes
Does Matt Graham have a Twitter account?Yes
Does Matt Graham offer workshops on primitive skills?Yes
Is Matt Graham involved in youth programs?Yes
Does Matt Graham enjoy rock climbing?Yes
Does Matt Graham like wild edibles as food?Yes
Does Matt Graham use a knife as a tool?Yes

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