• Atz Lee Kilcher was born on 26th August 1977 in Homer, Alaska USA.
• He is an actor and reality TV star, best known for appearing in “Alaska: The Last Frontier”.
• Before becoming a reality TV star, Kilcher pursued a career in the music industry.
• He was charged with illegal hunting in 2014 and has a net worth of over $2 million.
• His wife is Cristian Jane Kilcher and they have two children from their previous marriages.
Known for movies
Short Info
Spouse | Bonnie Dupree |
Fact | Father of singer/songwriter Jewel (Kilcher). |
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Who is Atz Lee Kilcher?
Atz Lee Kilcher was born on 26th August 1977, in Homer, Alaska USA, of Swiss descent, and is an actor and reality TV star, who is probably best recognized for being a part of the popular reality TV series entitled “Alaska: The Last Frontier” on the Discovery Channel, through which he is well-known for being a homesteader along with his whole family.
Early Life
He was born to Atz Kilcher and Leandra Carroll, and is the brother of famous singer Jewel, Shane and Nikos. His father moved from Eastern Europe to the wilderness of Alaska, where he raised his children. During his childhood, the family lived in a homestead in a rural area of Alaska.
Before Fame
“Alaska: The Last Frontier”
When he returned, he started hunting in order to supply his family with meat, so he became a subsistent hunter. The intriguing and unusual lifestyle of his family caught the attention of the producers of the widely famous TV channel Discovery, and they decided to produce a reality TV show about the life of the Kilchers. The show was entitled “Alaska: The Last Frontier”, and was aired on the Discovery channel from 2012 to 2014, in which Atz Lee appeared as one of the main cast, adding a considerable amount to his net worth. He also became known for composing and performing the theme song as well as several other songs played in the show.
Hunting Violation Accident
Atz Lee became known all over the world for illegally hunting a black bear using a helicopter, which is illegal in the state, during the filming of the show in September of 2014. So during the following year, he, his wife and the production company were charged with that, and he was eventually arrested, and this news hit the headlines all over USA.
Atz Lee Kilcher Net Worth
Over $2 million.
Marriage and Divorce Rumors
Atz met his wife when he was just a kid, as they were neighbors. However, they both had another marriage before they started dating each other. His wife’s name is Cristian Jane Kilcher.
Their marriage caught the attention of some viewers of the show and media who started the rumor about them getting a divorce. However, Jane cleared the rumors with a Facebook post, in which she wrote about all the beautiful sides of Lee’s personality, and why she loved him so much.
Having fun with the girl I love ? #springdate #homesteadersgonewild pic.twitter.com/23zkw6GkI4
— Atz Lee Kilcher (@AtzLee) April 17, 2018
Children
Atz and his wife have two children, but they are both from their previous marriages; they don’t have a kid together. The fact that their children didn’t appear in the show caught a lot of media attention, however, Atz and Jane wanted to keep their underage children’s lives private.
Body Measurements and Social Media Presence
Speaking about his appearance, Atz Lee Kilcher is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and his weight is reputed to be around 194 lbs (80 kg).
Atz Lee is active in his spare time on his own Instagram and Twitter accounts.
General Info
Profession | Presenter, Musician, Rodeo performer |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Bonnie Dupree |
Children | Jewel, Atz Lee Kilcher, Shane Kilcher |
Parents | Ruth Kilcher, Yule Kilcher |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Father of singer/songwriter Jewel (Kilcher). |
Movies
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Alaska: The Last Frontier | 2012-2014 | TV Series composer - 24 episodes |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Alaska: The Last Frontier | 2013-2017 | TV Series | Himself |
Rousseaus Children | 2012 | TV Movie documentary |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia