American Wil Willis is a former Army Officer, Show Host, and Writer. He was born on 14th February 1945 in Portugal into a military-based family.
He graduated from high school in 1993 and later joined the New York Film Academy with Honors in media and communication.
After graduating from high school, he joined the US military army as a 3rd Ranger Battalion. In June 1998, he became IT271 Pararescue in the Air Force. Wil Willis also entered the movie industry as the host of Competitive series, Forged Fire.
Wil Willis Net Worth
Wil Willis has an estimated net worth of $500,000. He earns about $32,000 as a TV host. Aside from that he also earned about $47,000 as an army officer.
Wil Willis’ Wife
Wil Willis is happily married to Krystle Amina. She is an artist who specialises in charcoal, pastel and watercolour. The couple got married in October 2017. In March 2020, they welcomed their baby boy, Orion Willis.
What Happened on forge in Fire
Forged in Fire is a unique glimpse into the past. The show features world-class bladesmiths recreate historical weapons in a competition. There are currently four judges, and Wil is the host. His responsibilities on the show include giving competitors specifications to meet for their blades and offering advice.
Before he was a television host, Wil was an Army Ranger for four years, and an Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) for 10. He has occasionally spoken about both experiences on his Instagram, detailing the lengthy process of becoming both. Wil was inspired to join the military by his father’s own service in the US Army until 1991.
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