Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls

Keynote Speaker: Adventurer & Survival Expert; Author & Host of "Man Vs. Wild"

Bear Grylls Biography

Bear Grylls OBE is recognized internationally for his expertise in survival and outdoor adventure. Trained in martial arts from a young age, Grylls served as a soldier in the British Special Forces with the 21 SAS Regiment, where he developed many of the survival skills that have become central to his public persona. After recovering from a parachuting accident in Africa that resulted in a broken back, Grylls became one of the youngest climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Grylls starred in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel's Emmy Award-nominated "Man vs. Wild" series, which reached an estimated 1.2 billion viewers globally. He has hosted a range of adventure television shows across multiple networks, including six seasons of "Running Wild with Bear Grylls," where he guided public figures such as President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Channing Tatum, and Kate Winslet on challenging expeditions.

Grylls also hosts the Emmy Award-winning interactive Netflix show "You Vs Wild," which has been among Netflix's most-watched programs. He collaborated with Netflix to create interactive movie versions of "You Vs Wild," including "Animals On The Loose." Grylls has received two Emmy Awards for best show and best host, as well as two BAFTA Awards for the Channel 4 series "The Island with Bear Grylls."

Grylls filmed an adventure with Prime Minister Modi of India, which achieved record-breaking global engagement. He has also worked with Indian celebrities, including in the Netflix India movie "Ranveer Vs Wild," where he guided Ranveer Singh on a mountain expedition.

His autobiography, "Mud Sweat and Tears," spent 15 weeks at Number 1 on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Grylls has authored more than 90 books, with global sales exceeding 20 million copies. "Mud Sweat and Tears" was recognized by The Guardian as a top autobiography for children and teenagers and was voted the most influential book in China.

Grylls serves as Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, is the youngest UK Chief Scout, and acts as Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organization, representing a worldwide community of approximately 57 million Scouts.

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Bear Grylls Videos

Bear Grylls - Never Give Up
You vs. Wild | Now Streaming on Netflix
Bear Grylls Reviews Survival Movies | Vanity Fair

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How much does it cost to book Bear Grylls for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Bear Grylls, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bear Grylls are $200,000 and above for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bear Grylls, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Bear Grylls speak about?

Bear Grylls is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Inspirational, Adventure, Television & Film, Reality TV, Business Leadership, Actor, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Change Management, Athlete, Motivational, Storytelling, Business, College, Celebrity, Sports, Author, Leadership, Extreme Sports and Marketing.

Where does Bear Grylls travel from?

Bear Grylls generally travels from United Kingdom and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bear Grylls?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bear Grylls for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bear Grylls for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bear Grylls or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Bear Grylls is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Inspirational and Adventure. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bear Grylls for live events is $200,000 and above, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Bear Grylls generally travels from United Kingdom and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Daymond John and Simon Sinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bear Grylls for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/04/2026.

Bear Grylls Videos

Bear Grylls - Never Give Up
You vs. Wild | Now Streaming on Netflix
Bear Grylls Reviews Survival Movies | Vanity Fair
Bear Grylls Motivational Speaker

Bear Grylls News

  • How do I book Bear Grylls to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bear Grylls for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bear Grylls, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bear Grylls or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bear Grylls for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bear Grylls, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bear Grylls are $200,000 and above for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bear Grylls, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bear Grylls speak about?

  • Where does Bear Grylls travel from?

    Bear Grylls generally travels from United Kingdom and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bear Grylls?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bear Grylls for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bear Grylls for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bear Grylls or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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