Widely regarded as one of the most fascinating reality TV shows ever, the “Life Below Zero” series has garnered a lot of traction from near and far because of its depiction of life in an extremely cold place.
The Life Below Zero cast details their day-to-day activities, sharing to the world. If you have no strong will, Alaska isn’t a place for you.
What is this Life Below Zero show?
It is a TV series produced by BBC World and aired on National Geographic Channel which shows the lives of Alaskan hunters, fishermen and how they navigate through Alaskan life with their families.
Since its first broadcast and premier on May 13, 2013, the show has run for eleven seasons, with a brand new season set to commence in April 2021.
As a show that reveals the travails, difficulties, coping mechanisms, and even age-long principles to survive in a -40°C area, it has captivated its audience and even the movies academy.
So far, the show has grabbed two Primetime Emmy Awards. The first came in 2016, for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program.
While, the second came in 2017 for Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program. However, let’s not forget that the show has received several nominations for its brilliance and vivid depiction of life in the Alaska.
In this piece, we will tell you more about the show’s cast members including Andy Bassich, Agnes Hailstone, Jessie Holmes, Sue Aiken, Glenn Villeneuve.
Also, we should tell you about the details behind Andy Bassich’s new girlfriend. Are you ready to hop in? Let’s go.
The Life Below Zero Cast
Here we will reveal all that you need to know about the Life Below Zero Cast, we would tell you about their relationships, their biography and a whole lot more.
Chip and Agnes Hailstone
First on our list is the couple; Chip and Agnes Hailstone. Chip, a Montana resident, was born as Edward V Hailston in 1969 before his name change, to Daniel Franklin and Mary Louis Hailstone.
Little is known about his childhood, but we know he moved to Alaska at the tender age of 19. Well, you could say, he was an adult already.
He said he had experiences with trapping and hunting, so settling down in Noorvik was not going to be any problem. It was in Noorvik, he met his wife, Agnes, who is a native of Alaska.
For his involvement in the Life Below Zero show, the producers picked interest in his way of life. Together with his wife and children, they have appeared in 109 episodes of the show.
His several appearances would surely increase his net worth. According to rumors in 2018, Chip is worth $200,000. Not bad for someone who barely has sunbaths.
Agnes, Chip’s wife was born on June 14, 1871, in the Noorvik and knows no other place than this Alaskan town. Before meeting Chip, she married Douglas J. Carter, with whom they had a son together. However, she and Chip have six children together.
Glenn Villeneuve
Glenn is one of the cast members who isn’t a native of Alaska. Born on the 18th of March 1968 in Vermont, U.S.A, Glenn was fascinated with nature.
While in the US, he would pack his backpack to explore the remote corners of his neighbourhood. Why he does that, we never can really tell, but, it points at someone who really fancies a serene environment and solitude.
He finally moved to Alaska in 1999 and settled in a town called Chandalar which was 65 miles north of the Arctic Circle. His interring way of life drew the attention of the producers who offered him a cast in the show.
So far, Glenn has featured in over 75 episodes and is widely regarded as one of the most successful of the members. How do we know this? His net worth has soared to $500,000 as of 2018.
As for his marital life, he is divorced but is in a relationship with Trisha Kazan, with whom he has a child.
Jessie Holmes; youngest member of the Life Below Zero Crew
Jessie Holmes, one of the newer and younger faces on the show was born in 1980 in Alabama USA but took a decisive move to Alaska while still only 16 years old.
He is settled in the small town of Nenana where he is a boatbuilder, fish wheels maker, sleds maker. Speaking of sleds, Jessie has over 35 sled dogs.
His wild ways have seen him survive on hunting for wolverine, salmon, and other wild cats. He has appeared in over 50 episodes since 2015 when he joined.
As per his relationship, Jessie is not involved in any. He lives alone and that’s enough for him. His net worth? Ugh, man is $500,000 rich.
Sue Aiken; the longest serving member of the Life Below Zero Cast.
One of the mainstays of the show with over 111 episodes appearances, Sue is a fan favourite of the show. Sue was born in Mount Prospect on July 1, 1960.
Her parents divorced and she chose to live with her mother. They both moved to Alaska after the divorce. She would learn how to hunt and survive in this extremely cold region.
The success of setting up a camp attracted producers of the show to approach her and ever since then, she has been a prominent member of the Life Below Zero Cast.
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Andy Bassich
One of the stars of the show, Andy Bassich was born in 1958, in the capital of the United States of America, Washington D.C. He moved to Wheaton, Maryland USA as a child and grew up there alongside his sister.
He attended John F. Kennedy High School, graduating in 1976. He then started a carpentry business in Virginia before finally moving to Alaska in 1980 to become a full-fledged boat captain.
As a man with an unconventional way of life, he attracted the producers of the show and became a sterling member of the Life Below Zero Cast.
He has featured in 85 episodes of the show with his 25 sled Alaskan dogs. Again, the show has somewhat elevated his net worth, as he is currently worth $250,000.
What Happened to Andy Bassich’s Girlfriend?
Andy, initially married to Kate Rorke got a divorce in 2015 after the latter claimed she was mentally abused, which sealed her extraction from the cast. She is currently living back in Canada while Andy has gotten a new girlfriend; Denise Becker.
It all happened during his hip surgery. He met Denise, a trauma nurse during the surgery. Together, they have clicked and are back on the show as an item.
Conclusion
The Life Below Zero Cast is a group of interesting personalities, who show regularly how to survive in a place closer to the north pole. If they can do it, you can too [insert a grin here]. Not us though, we love just where we are, please.
