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Fred Hurt Biography

Fred Hurt is an American miner and reality television actor. He has made a significant appearance in the show Gold Rush but only on some of its episodes. Gold Rush is an American reality television series that is debuted on Discovery Channel. It revolves around some people in the mining industry who are working to mine Gold in the woods of Alaska.

10 Quick Facts About Fred Hurt

1. Name: Fred Hurt
2. Age: 78 years old as of 2021
3. Birthday: July 10
4. Zodiac Sign: Leo
5. Height: To be updated
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Miner and reality television actor
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: To be updated
10. Net worth: $6 million

Fred Hurt Gold Rush Age

Fred Hurt is 78 years old as of 2021. He was born on July 10, 1943 in Minot, North Dakota, the United States, consequently, the name “Dakota” came to be. Hurt celebrates his birthday on July 10 every year. His other nickname is “BigFoot”. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Fred Hurt Height

Hurt stands at an average height and has moderate weight. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Fred Hurt Education

Fred was an avid fisherman and spent most of the time fishing. Because of that, he did not do well in school. Later, in high school, he was able to improve the grade, but still, involved in fishing tremendously. After high school, Fred took Geology classes in college, unfortunately, he did not get much further with it too.

Fred Hurt Brother, Family, and Parents

Hurt is the patriarch of the family, leader of the Dakota Boys mining crew. Lorrayne Hurt (died 2015) wife of Fred, mother of Dustin. Dustin Hurt, son of Dakota Fred. Justine Sheets, wife of Dakota Fred (married 2016) was camp cook and executive assistant on the Dakota Boys crew

The TV star is originally from Minot, North Dakota, the U.S hence the name “Dakota” came to be, his other nickname is “BigFoot”. Larry was an avid offshore fisherman, a charter captain, a licensed crew-boat captain, a sport diver, and an amateur musician.

Lawrence “Larry” Edward Hurt, 65, passed away. He recently had undergone open-heart surgery. Larry is survived by his brother, Fred Hurt, and sisters Barbara Noyes, (Santa Barbara, CA) and Nancy Bunyard (Houston, TX), numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Fred Hurts Wife

Fred is currently married to Jennifer Sheets, who became his life partner on July 30, 2016, after almost 17 months after his second wife passed away. Hurt and Jennifer Sheets had their wedding at Letnikof Cove in Haines, Alaska. The two are blissfully married. Jennifer also appeared in the TV show Gold Rush alongside him. She has proved to be a good cook for the Dakota Boys on the show.

Hurt has been married for over 42 years which took three women to do it. There is no information about his first wife. His second wife was Lorrayne Frances Leier Hurt. Lorrayne had a passion for collecting items and going to an auction. She even opened a collectible business in a joint venture with Fred. The two also became part of the charitable cause by being very active in local civic organizations.

Sadly Lorrayne suffered from long-time illness. Ultimately, she passed away on February 2, 2015.

Fred Hurt Children

Fred has no kids with his current wife. From his previous relationship, he has four children, six grandkids, and five great-grandkids.

Fred Hurt Net Worth

Fred Hurt has an estimated net worth of $6 million dollars as of 2020. He has earned his net worth mostly from gold mining as well as from the television series, Gold Rush, premiered by Discovery Channel. While he was on Gold Rush, he was often paid $200,000 by Discovery Channel which comes up to a monthly salary of $16,000. Currently, he owns his own TV show, ‘All That Glitters’.

Fred Hurt Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about the Gold Rush television personality, Hurt.

Fred Hurt Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Dakota Fred aka Fred Hurt
• Popular For: The show Gold Rush
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Miner and reality television actor
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Fred Hurt Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 78 years old  (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: July 10, 1943
• Place of Birth: Minot, North Dakota
• Birthday: July 10

Fred Hurt Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Under review
• Weight: Under review
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Grey
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Fred Hurt Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Name Not Known
• Mother: Name Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Brother Lawrence “Larry” Edward Hurt and sisters Barbara Noyes and Nancy Bunyard.
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Jennifer Sheets
• First Wife: The first wife is undisclosed, His second wife was Lorrayne Frances Leier Hurt.
• Children: Four children Darla Matlock, Shannon Hurt Rodrigue, and Dustin Hurt.

Fred Hurt Net worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $6 million dollars  (2020)
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Miner and reality television actor

Fred Hurt Career

Fred has become successful in establishing himself as an experienced gold miner being the owner of his own mining company. He started his career as a commercial diver at the Gulf of Mexico during the late 60s. Hurt also has the experience of running his own construction business for 25 years. Later, his focus was diverted toward mining.

However, he grasped popularity after he joined the Discovery channel for the show ‘Gold Rush’ collaborating with the group The Hoffmans which was immensely popular and became the most-watched program on the channel. Throughout the show, his behaviors were much hated by others, and he was even given the name Big Boot.

Fred continued the show for a couple of seasons and later decided to leave the show. The reason behind him leaving the show was said to be the less amount of money that he acquired from the show. It was also detailed that the channel mostly spends the earnings on the jungle fiasco.

As of now, Fred is busy with his new show, ‘All That Glitters’ which will also feature Fred and his crew mining for gold in the area of Haines, Alaska. Kirk Roos will direct the show. As Fred claimed, this show will be a more real and promising one.

Fred Hurt Dustin Hurt

His son on the show, Dustin Hurt is one of four children from the previous relationship. Dustin Hurt followed his father into the reality TV show industry and filmed the spin-off from “Gold Rush” with Fred. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and began in construction after high school.

He was also a firefighter for the California Forest Service, after which he joined his father in Jim Placer Mine in “Gold Rush”.

Fred Hurt Gold Rush

Gold Rush” is a reality TV series airing on the Discovery Channel since 2010, which focuses on gold mine deposits in Yukon Territory, Canada, and the teams of miners working there. It follows the family-run mining companies in the Klondike region and their efforts in mining various areas.

Hurt was a natural in the show; he and his team excavated various places in search of gold. After “Gold Rush” came “Gold Rush: White Water”. Fred and son Dustin teamed up to hunt gold in Alaska. However, for Fred all good things come to an end, to welcome better opportunities.

For more information on Gold Rush please click here. He was in the show for four seasons before he decided to drop out and start his own TV series.

Fred Hurts Leg

Without observing him closely, it’s impossible to notice that Dakota Fred has a deformity in his left leg. According to him, his left leg is bent, twisted, crooked, and shorter by four inches. Moreover, he wears a two-inch lift inside his signature cowboy boots.

But no one really knows how his leg got damaged. Over the years, Fred has told some fantastical stories about his foot that are not unlike many stereotypical “dad tales” about battle scars.

He shared one such too-good-to-be-true “story” about his foot on his Facebook, and it honestly sounds typical Dakota Fred. The alleged incident happened when he was two years old, out on a picnic in South Louisiana with his parents.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fred Hurts

Who is Fred Hurts?

Hurt is an American reality television actor. He has made a significant appearance in the show Gold Rush but only some of its episodes.

How old is Fred Hurts?

Hurt is 75 years old as of 2020. He was born on July 10, 1943. Hurt is originally from Minot, North Dakota, the U.S consequently the name “Dakota” came to be. His other nickname is “BigFoot”.

How tall is Fred Hurts?

Fred stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Fred Hurts married?

Hurt and his to be wife Jennifer Sheets had their wedding at Letnikof Cove in Haines, Alaska. The two are blissfully married. Jennifer also appeared in the TV show Gold Rush alongside him. She has proved to be a good cook for the Dakota Boys on the show. Fred has no kids with his current wife.

How much is Fred Hurts worth?

Hurt has an estimated net worth of $6 million dollars as of 2020. He has earned his net worth mostly from gold mining as well as from the television series, Gold Rush, premiered by Discovery Channel.

Where does Hurt live?

He is a resident of  Minot, North Dakota, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Hurt dead or alive?

Fred is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Fred Hurt Now?

Hurt is pursuing his career as a minor. He has been mining since 2004 when he retired as a successful businessman. He has mined in Alaska, Montana, Nevada, and in his native state of North Dakota. “I haven’t gone broke in 12 years,” he said of his success in digging up gold, most of it the size of course salt and pepper.

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