Glenn Villeneuve Biography
Glenn Villeneuve is an American TV Personality well-known for starring in the series “Life Below Zero”, a Nat Geo docu-series. The series premiered on May 19, 2013, on Nat Geo World.
Glenn Villeneuve Age
Villeneuve was born on August 18, 1969, in the United States. He is therefore 54 years old as of 2022. He celebrates his birthday on the 18th of August every year.
Glenn Villeneuve Height
Villeneuve stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 5 inches.
Glenn Villeneuve Family
Villeneuve grew up in Burlington, Vermont. He has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Villeneuve has any siblings.
Glenn Villeneuve Wife
Villeneuve is married to Trisha Kazan. They first met on Facebook, when Trisha lived in Massachusetts. 3 months after dating online, the duo now made their very first meet at Glenn’s hometown. Trisha and Villeneuve began living together in November 2014 and they got married. Their date of marriage is under review.
Glenn Villeneuve Ex-Wife / Divorce / First Wife
Villeneuve was married to Silvia Daeumichen, a German Opera singer. They tied the knot in the year 2001, after dating for a while. They first met in the 1990s. After their marriage, they relocated to Alaska, where they lived together for a decade, then divorced. They officially divorced in the year 2013. The reason for their divorce is not known.
Glenn Villeneuve Children
Villeneuve and his wife Trisha Kazan take great pride in being dad and mom to their one daughter, Agatha. Agatha is 6 years old as of 2023 having been born on June 22, 2017. Villeneuve also has 2 children, Wolf Song and Willow Leaves, from his previous marriage with Silvia Daeumichen. Wolf is 14 years old as of 2023 having been born on June 14, 2009, and Willow is 17 years old as of 2023 having been born on May 9, 2006. All the 3 kids live with Villeneuve and his current wife Trisha Kazan in Alaska. The couple loves spending time with their kids during their spare time.
Glenn Villeneuve Net Worth
Villeneuve has an estimated net worth of between $100,000 – $500,000 which he has earned through his successful career as a TV Personality.
Glenn Villeneuve Education
Villeneuve went to high school for only one year and then he decided to quit. There will be an update with more information about his education – his “one-year” school life.
Glenn Villeneuve Life Below Zero
Villeneuve is a famous reality television star known for appearing in the reality TV series “Life Below Zero”, which premiered its first season on May 19, 2013, on National Geographic (Nat Geo). “Life Below Zero” was produced by BBC Studios and it has aired 20 seasons as of February 2023.
Villeneuve appeared in over 80 episodes of the show. The June 23, 2016, episode had a title was his name. The series shows that he relocated to Vermont from Burlington, Alaska, in the year 1999. Initially, he lived alone in Chandalar, which is 65 miles (107.6 Kilometres) north of the Arctic Circle, and two hundred miles (321.9 Kilometres) from Fairbanks, Alaska. After some time in Vermont alone, his wife and kids joined him, and they began residing together as a family.
Villeneuve and his family faced countless challenges in Vermont, risking their lives by having near-death experiences like escaping and fighting wolves. He was an explorer, fisherman, hunter, and survivalist, before making his appearance on this show.
Villeneuve and his family spent 6 months of the production and filming of the “Life Below Zero” series, at a cabin home in the Brooks Range by Chandalar Lake. Their means of food survival there was moose, sheep, grizzly bear, and caribou. He used to hunt all those animals without the help of a hunting dog, rather, he used a Ruger M77 MKII rifle to hunt and for protection.
The series “Life Below Zero” also follows the lives of other people;
- Andy Bassich
- Erik and Martha Mae Salitan
- Sue Aikens
- Ricko DeWilde
- Agnes Hailstone
- Jessie Holmes
About Life Below Zero
The series focuses on the lives of individuals living in remote areas of Alaska, showcasing their efforts to earn a living through diverse ventures. These ventures can range from hunting to fishing to mining, crafting, or other unique occupations available in the area. The inhabitants not only face the inherent difficulties of living in such a remote and isolated environment but also encounter the challenges posed by the harsh and unforgiving nature of Alaska itself.
Throughout the series, viewers witness the struggles and triumphs of the individuals as they navigate the demands of their chosen livelihoods, while also tackling the daily obstacles that arise from living in such a rugged and challenging environment.
Where is Glenn Villeneuve Now?
Villeneuve now resides with his family in the Brooks Range and Fairbanks in Alaska where he continues his hunting and gathering job. He likes running and walking (10 Km each day) to keep his body fit when he is not hunting. He also works on losing some weight. Villeneuve once said that he once ate 1 wholesome meal and went without any other food for the rest of the hours of the day (he was experimenting: “ONE-MEAL-A-DAY”). He also enjoys having precious time with his wife in an urban town in Fabriansk, Alaska.
Glenn Villeneuve Cabin
In the series “Life Below Zero”, Villeneuve burnt his initial cabin to rebuild it again, in the snow forest. He built a little 10′ x 10′ log cabin, with of course, no electricity, plumbing, heat, or wood. All these were shown in the December 11, 2018 episode “The Burning Man” (Season 11 episode 13). He posted the photo of the house on his Facebook Page on January 27, 2015.
Glenn Villeneuve Wolf Killing
In the June 9, 2016 episode “Winter Kill” (Season 7 episode 10), Villeneuve kills a wolf, using his Ruger M77 MKII rifle. Sue on the other hand is hunting and killing a caribou. Andy is wrecking his snow machine and Chip and Agnes go to their remote camp.
Glenn Villeneuve Social Media Platforms
He is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 7.1K followers on Twitter.