Atz Lee Kilcher is an American reality television personality best known for his appearance on the Discovery show Alaska: The Last Frontier. He has a net worth of $5 million.
Atz Lee Kilcher, a major figure in the reality show, Alaska: The Last Frontier which airs on the Discovery channel, has risen to popularity following his daunting endeavors on the show. Indeed there is so much to learn from the Kilchers, as one family who has chosen to settle a thousand miles away from the contemporary world.
Although he is the son of the main character, Atz is more popular and many people relate more to his appearance in the series. In fact, once the show Alaska: The Last Frontier is mentioned what usually comes to mind is Atz Lee Kilcher, the fearless family man who has won the hearts of many. It will be interesting to find out more about Kilcher, his family, and facts about the unusual reality series.
Summary of Atz Lee Kilcher’s Biography
- Full name: Atilla Kuno Kilcher
- Nickname: Atz
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: September 2, 1947
- Birth Place: Homer, Alaska, United States
- Residence: Homer, Alaska
- Atz Lee Kilcher’sAge:76 Years Old
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Atz Lee Kilcher’s Wife: Lenerda Carroll
- Atz Lee Kilcher’s Children: 3 children (Shane, Atz Lee, Jewel)
- Atz Lee Kilcher’s Parents: Yule F. Kilcher and Ruth Weber
- Siblings: Otto (his brother) and 6 sisters: Wurtilla Hepp, Fay Graham, Catkin Kilcher Burton, Stellavera Kilcher, Mossy Kilcher and Sunrise Sjoeberg
- Atz Lee Kilcher’s Height in Inches: 70
- Atz Lee Kilcher’s Height in Centimetres: 177.8
- Atz Lee Kilcher’sWeight: 80 kg
- Atz Lee Kilcher’sNet worth: Â $5 Million
- Famous for: His appearance on the Discovery show Alaska: The Last Frontier
- Atz Lee Kilcher’s Instagram: atzlee
- Twitter: Atz Lee Kilcher
- Facebook: Atz lee Kilcher
Who Is Atz Lee Kilcher?
Atz Lee Kilcher (and his siblings) were born in Alaska, US. Growing up in Alaska with his family, he got acquainted with music which was the order of the day in his family. Many must have thought that Atz Lee Kilcher would go into mainstream music like his sister, Jewel Kilcher or even like his father who is a local singer.
The TV personality indeed had a good time exploring the world of music with his guitar. He would perform on different platforms in the town. At the time, his family lived in Homer, Alaska, but Lee, who was more outgoing, clung to his musical adventures. At a point in time, he left the homestead entirely to pursue music while his family stuck to their subsistent way of living.
Atz Lee on Alaska: The Last Frontier
In the middle of his adventures, Atz Lee came to realize that his family homestead was where he was meant to be. It felt like he was missing something amid his spontaneous life filled with friends and merriment. It was then that he decided to head back home where his grandparents – Yule and Ruth Kilcher – also lived.
With his own hands, he built a cabin where he stays with his family till date. Alaska: The Last Frontier features Atz Lee and the entire Kilcher family and showcases their day to day endeavors as they survive away from the urban world without electricity and other basic amenities.
They rely on hunting and farming for their food and live in their homestead located 11 miles outside of Homer, Alaska. The family comprises Atz lee Kilcher, his wife Jane Kilcher, his brother Shane Kilcher, his father Atz Kilcher, his uncle Otto Kilcher. Others are Charlotte Kilcher (Otto’s wife), Eivin Kilcher (Otto’s son), and Eve Kilcher (Eivin’s wife).
Their subsistent way of living has kept the family going for many years and has made the Kilchers very popular in the contemporary world. Atz Lee is the most popular in the series. He is known for his daring personality which reflects in his hunting and fending skills. There is also his charisma which is highly admirable.
Atz Lee Kilcher’s Net Worth
Although his net worth has not been recorded, many have estimated Atz Lee Kilcher’s Net Worth to be around $2 million.
Asides from his involvement in the reality TV series and music endeavors, Atz Lee has accumulated wealth in landed property owned by him and his family. His TV show has had eight seasons so far and viewers are looking forward to seeing more.
How Alaska: The Last Frontier Contributed to Atz Lee Kilcher’s Net Worth
Although the Kilchers have lived on their homestead for many generations, Alaska: The Last Frontier started airing in 2011. The first season of the series aired in December that year and it showed how the Kilchers tried to manage the cold winter and its storms. You would marvel at the tenacity and resilience of Atz Lee Kilcher who also owns his stage during performances.
He continued to show resilience in the following seasons as the hunt for food began. He would go ice fishing, hunt down bears and embark on many adventures to provide food. The reality TV star gradually grew to popularity as he became the center of attraction on the series, all thanks to his daring persona.
One incident that drew more attention to Atz Lee Kilcher was when he got into trouble with Alaskan authorities over illegal use of a helicopter. Atz and his wife were held for using a helicopter for bear hunting in 2015. Amid the legal proceeding, The Last Frontier star got involved in a hiking accident and sustained severe injuries.
Although he was in trouble, he was also admired by many for his courage. Soon after the accident, the case was dismissed and Atz became one of the most influential on the show. With several awards and nominations to its name, the series has gained momentum which means more earnings for its cast.
What happened to Atz Lee on Alaska: The Last Frontier
Atz Lee Kilcher’s Accident
If you’re new to Alaska: The Last Frontier, you might not know what happened to its star Atz Lee Kilcher. The 41-year-old, who has been on the show since its premiere in 2011, suffered a nearly fatal accident in 2015, when he was hiking in Otter Cave near Homer, Alaska, when he fell off a cliff.
The news was shared by his wife on Facebook saying:Â “Atz Lee Kilcher, an experienced hiker, suffered a terrible fall when hiking in Otter Cove,”
Recovery
He also later shared on Instagram saying: “Thankful to be alive and at home with my wonderful family. My broken bones are healing nicely considering how many I broke. Lungs are holding strong and every day I feel a little stronger.”
He also shared pictures of his X-rays from his hospital bed writing: “My recovery is going slow but steady to me but the DRs say I’m recovering fast all considering.”
In his words: “Working hard with my physical therapist and looking forward to running and jumping from trees and mountain tops again someday. Thanks to my family for being by my side and thanks so much to all the people that have been keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. Patience is my friend.”
Is Atz Lee Kilcher Married?
It’s no longer news to those who are very much familiar with the show that Atz Lee Kilcher is a family man.
He is married to his wife Jane Kilcher who is also one of the cast of the series. Jane always joins her husband for hunting; you guessed right, be it ice fishing or other animal hunting, you always find Jane by his side.
It is not clear when the couple met, but the couple got married in 2005. Jane and Atz have a lot in common; not only is she from Alaska but she also loves hunting. Reports have it that before she tied the knot with Kilcher, she was a fisher-woman. Like Atz Lee, she also loves music and even plays some musical instruments.
Having the same interests and hobbies, it was not difficult for the Alaskan couple to take things to another level. They often play music together and confess that music is one of the things that keeps them going.
Does Atz Lee Kilcher Have Kids and Where Are They?
Atz and Jane have children but not as a couple. For those not in the know, the popular Kilcher couple were previously in marriages or relationships that didn’t work out and had kids from them. Atz Lee has a son named Etienne from a previous relationship and the name of his biological mother is not known.
This is also the same case with Jane Kilcher, who has a daughter named Piper from her ex-husband whose name is not known. Although the couple is raising the two kids together in harmony, they desist from letting them into the public eye. As a matter of fact, Etienne and Piper are rarely featured on the series as their parents wish to shield them away from the public.
