Last Updated on: 17th September 2023, 05:00 pm
Who is Freddy Harteis? Biography, Wiki
Freddy Harteis is a man with many talents and passions. He is a host, actor, conservationist, producer and social media personality who has made a name for himself in the hunting and entertainment industry.
He is the star and creator of the award-winning reality television show “The Hollywood Hunter,” which features his hunting adventures around the world.
Age
He was born on 12 May 1976 in Colorado, USA and is currently 47 years old.
Short Bio And Some Quick Facts
Famous Name | Freddy Harteis |
Complete Name | Frederick Harteis |
DOB | 12 May 1976 |
Age | 47 years |
Birth Place | Colorado, USA |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christian |
Education | University of Southern Colorado (Bachelor of Business Administration) |
Occupation | Host, actor, conservationist, producer, social media personality |
Years Active | 2011-present |
Known For | The Hollywood Hunter, Harteis Ranch |
Spouse(s) | Jeannie Mai (m. 2007; div. 2018), Linsey Toole (married) |
Children | Emersyn Rose Harteis (b. 2018), Huck Fredrick Harteis (b. 2019) |
Parents | Fred Harteis (father), Linda Harteis (mother) |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 165 lbs (75 kg) |
Eye Color | Blue |
Net Worth | Around 2 Million US Dollars (As of 2023) |
He is the supportive brother of his sister-in-law, a successful screenwriter and television producer. He is a generous friend to many celebrities and influencers, including Ted Nugent, Jase Robertson and Eva Shockey.
Family
He is the son of Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis. He grew up in a family of ranchers and developed his passion for hunting and the outdoors at a young age.
He also owns and operates Harteis Ranch, a hunting and fishing paradise in Colorado. He is the devoted husband of model and actress Linsey Toole and the loving father of her two children, Emersyn Rose and Huck Fredrick. He is the proud son of Fred and Linda Harteis, who taught him to love and respect nature.
Education
He attended high school in Colorado and graduated in 1994. Childhood photo of Freddy with his siblings and parents Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis.
He then enrolled at the University of Southern Colorado (now Colorado State University-Pueblo) and studied business administration. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1998.
Parents And Siblings
Freddy Harteis is very close to his parents Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis. They have supported him throughout his career and are often mentioned in his social media posts. His father is a rancher who taught him hunting and fishing since he was a child. His mother is a housewife who raised him with love and care.
Freddy Harteis has a brother and a sister. She is an American television writer and producer who created and produced the ABC comedy series Don’t Trust the B-in Apartment 23 (2012-2013) and Fresh Off the Boat (2015-2020). He also directed the Netflix film “Always Be My Maybe” (2019).
She is married to Michael DiMartino, the animator and co-creator of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008) and The Legend of Korra (2012-2014).
Religion
He is a devout Christian who believes in the grace and mercy of God. He is a fearless leader committed to protecting and educating wildlife. He is Freddy Harteis, the Hollywood hunter, the family man, the American dream.
Marital Status: Wife And Children
Freddy Harteis married Jeannie Mai on August 11, 2007 after dating for seven years. They met in 2000 through a mutual friend and hit it off immediately. They held a private wedding ceremony attended by their family and close friends.
They appeared to have a happy marriage until they announced their separation in October 2017. They cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce, which was finalized in December 2018.
One of the main issues that led to their separation was their disagreement about having children. In contrast to Jeannie Mai, Freddy Harteis wanted to start a family. She later revealed that she felt guilty for stealing his dreams of fatherhood and realized they had drifted apart over the years.
Shortly after their breakup, he began dating Linsey Toole, a model and actress. In October 2018, they welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Emersyn Rose Harteis.
In November 2019, they had their second child, a son named Huck Fredrick Harteis. They got engaged in June 2020 and will now get married in 2023. Linsey and Freddy are now parents to their three children.
Jeannie Mai also continued her love life and began dating rapper Jeezy in 2018. They got engaged in March 2020 and married in April 2021. In September 2021, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.
Career – Professional Hunter
After college, Freddy Harteis pursued his dream of becoming a professional hunter and guide. He began working at various outfitters and hunting ranches across the country, gaining experience and a good reputation in the industry.
He was also committed to wildlife conservation and education and joined several organizations including Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited.
In 2011, he launched his own reality show “The Hollywood Hunter” on the Sportsman Channel. The show followed his hunting adventures around the world as well as his personal life with his then-wife Jeannie Mai, a television presenter and stylist. The show ran for seven seasons until 2018 and earned him several awards and nominations at the Outdoor Channel Golden Moose Awards.
In addition to his hunting show, Freddy Harteis also appeared in other television shows such as “Holiday Fabulous” (2011), “The Real” (2013-2017) and “The Maverick” (2019). He also produced some of these shows under his company Fierce Baby Productions.
The Company also owns and operates Harteis Ranch, a 10,000-acre property in Colorado that offers guests hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Height, Weight and Body Measurements
Freddy Harteis has a muscular and healthy physique that reflects his active lifestyle. He is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs about 165 pounds (75 kg).
He has brown hair and blue eyes. He often wears a beard and mustache. He likes to dress casually and comfortably, usually wearing jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats, and boots.
Achievements And Awards
Freddy Harteis has achieved a lot of success and recognition in his profession. He has won several awards and nominations at the Outdoor Channel’s Golden Moose Awards for his hunting show “The Hollywood Hunter.” Some of them are:
- Best Big Game Hunting Series (2012)
- Best Overall Production (2013)
- Best Curation (2014)
- Best Educational/Teaching Series (2015)
- Best Sound Design (2016)
- Best Host/Best Personality (2017)
- Best Hunting Series Television (2018)
He has also been featured in various magazines and publications such as Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, American Hunter, Petersen’s Hunting, Bowhunter and Safari Magazine.
Net Worth
Freddy Harteis has an estimated net worth of 2 Million US Dollars as of 2023. He derives his income from his various activities as a host, actor, producer, environmental activist and social media personality.
He also makes money from his hunting show “The Hollywood Hunter” and his cattle ranch “Harteis Ranch.” He charges about $10,000 per episode for his show and about $5,000 per guest for his services at the ranch. Additionally, the company generates revenue through referrals, referrals and advertising on its social media platforms.
Freddy Harteis’s Social Media Handles
All the mentioned below are the social media handles of the Host, Actor, Conservationist, Producer and social media personality Freddy Harteis:
Homepage | theeducationisthub.com |
YouTube | www.youtube.com/@HarteisHunting |
www.facebook.com/TheHollywoodHunter/photos | |
www.instagram.com/freddyharteis | |
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