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Edward James Stafford is a British journalist best known for playing Explorer in Walking the Amazon.

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Best Known For:The television program Ed Stafford: First Man Out
Breakthrough:Became the first person to walk the entire length of the Amazon River in 2010

10 Quick Facts About Edward James Stafford

  • Full Name: Edward James Stafford
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Host
  • Known For: The television program Ed Stafford: First Man Out
  • Current Role: Explorer and TV presenter
  • Current Employer: Discovery Channel
  • Date of Birth: December 26, 1975
  • Age: 50 years old
  • Place of Birth: Peterborough, England
  • Marital Status: Married

Edward James Stafford Age

Edward James Stafford is 50 years old. He was born on December 26, 1975, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Edward James Stafford Height

Edward James Stafford stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.

Edward James Stafford Weight

Edward James Stafford weighs around 85 kilograms. This is approximately 187 lbs.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Uppingham School and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

  • Uppingham School
  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
    • Qualification: Officer Training
    • Field of Study: Military Science

Career & Work

Edward James Stafford's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Discovery Channel, a television network and British Army.

Organization: Discovery Channel
Role: Presenter
Period: 2013–Present
Details: Global
Organization: British Army
Role: Captain
Period: 1998–2002
Details: UK

Rise to Fame

Edward James Stafford rose to prominence for his role on the television show Walking the Amazon.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Walking the Amazon and Marooned with Ed Stafford.

  • TV Show: Walking the Amazon (Explorer, 2010) — Guinness World Record for walking the length of the Amazon River
  • TV Show: Marooned with Ed Stafford (Presenter, 2013-2016)

Edward James Stafford Family & Relationships

Edward James Stafford is married to Laura Bingham. He has 3 children, including Ranulph Stafford and Mary Stafford.

  • Children:
    • Ranulph Stafford (2017)
    • Mary Stafford (2020)
    • Camilla Stafford (2020)

Lesser Known Facts

  • He was adopted as a baby and later traced his biological family in his 30s.
  • He spent 60 days naked and alone on a deserted island for a Discovery Channel project.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Edward James Stafford
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Host
  • Nationality: British
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 26, 1975
  • Age: 50
  • Birthday: December 26
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Peterborough, England

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 1 in
  • Weight: 85 kg
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Laura Bingham

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Laura Bingham (Spouse • Wife; explorer)
  • Ranulph Fiennes (Mentor • Named his son after him)

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