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Brady Barr Biography

Birth Name:Brady Robert Barr

Birth Place:Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Profession Director, Cinematographer, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Is the first scientist to capture and study all 23 species of crocodilians in the wild
  • Is a member of the Endangered Species Coalition of the Council of State Governments
  • Received a bachelor of science in science education from Indiana University in 1987
  • Earned a master of science and Ph․D․ from the University of Miami
  • Quote: "I've got the best job in the world․ I've been to more than 70 countries ․․․ I've interacted with crocodiles, snakes, the Duckbill platypus, polar bears and giant squid․ ․․․ I've seen things that most people can only dream of․"
  • Widely recognized as the host of "Dangerous Encounters․"
  • He has survived a plane crash, a bite to the face from a boa constrictor and being pulled overboard by a crocodile