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Jeremy Wade, born on March 23, 1956 in Suffolk, United Kingdom, is a biologist, television presenter and writer. That puts Jeremy Wade at 70 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Bristol.
My Take
Jeremy Wade, to me, is the soul of River Monsters, the Suffolk-born biologist who chases the planet's giant freshwater fish with a scientist's mind and an angler's stubborn patience. What I love is the contrast: a Bristol-trained intellectual who's perfectly happy waist-deep in muddy rivers, unpicking the truth behind monster legends one species at a time. His shows are never mere fishing programs; they hum with genuine reverence for the natural world. Wade comes across as a real explorer, and I find myself drawn in every time he wades into the unknown.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeremy Wade
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェレミー・ウェイド
- Reading
- じぇれみー・うぇいど
- Born
- March 23, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- biologist / television presenter / writer / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Bristol
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://jeremywade.co.uk/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thisisjeremywade/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy%20Wade
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2157977
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeremy Wade born?
Born March 23, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Jeremy Wade from?
Jeremy Wade is from Suffolk, United Kingdom.
What does Jeremy Wade do?
Jeremy Wade works as biologist, television presenter, writer, actor.
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