| Willie Robertson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 87 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 22, 1972 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Korie Howard Robertson |
Willie Robertson is an American television personality, businessman, author, and news contributor who became one of the main stars of the reality series, Duck Dynasty (2012-2017) which aired on A&E. As of 2023, he is the CEO of the family-owned company called Duck Commander.
Born Name
Willie Jess Robertson
Nick Name
Boss Hog
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Bernice, Louisiana, United States
Residence
West Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Nationality
Education
Willie briefly studied at Harding University before transferring to Northeast Louisiana University and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance with an emphasis on business.
Occupation
Television Personality, Businessman, Author, News Contributor
Family
- Father – Phil Robertson (Professional Hunter, Businessman, Reality Television Star)
- Mother – Kay Robertson (Television Personality)
- Siblings –Â Alan Robertson (Older Brother) (Preacher, Television Personality, Businessman), Jase Robertson (Older Brother) (Television Personality, Businessman, Professional Duck Hunter), Jep Robertson (Younger Brother) (Television Personality, Reality Star)
- Others – Phyllis Robertson (Step-sister), Si Robertson (Paternal Uncle) (Television Personality, Veteran, Retired Reed Maker), Christine Raney (Aunt) (Si’s Wife), Trasa Robertson (Cousin Sister) (Si’s Daughter), Scott Robertson (Cousin Brother) (Si’s Son), Tommy Robertson (Paternal Uncle), Harold Robertson (Paternal Uncle), Jimmy Frank Robertson (Paternal Uncle), Jan Robertson (Paternal Aunt), Judy Robertson (Paternal Aunt), Jessica Strickland (Sister-in-law) (Jep’s Wife) (Television Personality), Jules ‘Gus’ Robertson (Nephew) (Jep’s Son), River Robertson (Nephew) (Jep’s Son), Merritt Robertson (Niece) (Jep’s Daughter), Priscilla Robertson (Niece) (Jep’s Daughter), Lily Robertson (Niece) (Jep’s Daughter)
Net Worth
In 2023, Willie Robertson’s net worth was $45 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
87 kg or 192 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
He has dated –
- Korie Howard Robertson (1989-Present) – Willie is happily married to Korie Howard whom he started dating in 1989. Korie gave birth to their son named John Luke Robertson and 2 daughters named Sadie Robertson (b. June 11, 1997) and Bella Robertson (b. September 16, 2002). Additionally, the couple adopted 2 sons named Will Robertson Jr. (b. November 8, 2001) and Rowdy Robertson and also have a foster daughter named Rebecca Robertson.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- A tattoo on his forearm
- Often dresses in a white suit jacket, much like The Dukes of Hazzard character Boss Hogg
- Frequently wears a bandana in the pattern of the American flag
- Sports a ZZ Top-style beard and long hair
Religion
Evangelical Christianity
Willie Robertson Facts
- His alma mater Harding University honored him and Korie jointly as the ‘Outstanding Young Alumni’ in 2014.
- Willie utilized his business degree to transform Duck Commander from a small family-owned business into a multimillion-dollar empire.
- He was invited as a guest of the United States Representative Vance McAllister at the 2014 State of the Union Address given by President Barack Obama.
- Willie featured along with his uncle Si on a 2013 episode of the television series Last Man Standing starring Tim Allen. Furthermore, he and his wife Korie made a cameo appearance in the Christian film, God’s Not Dead (2014).
- In 2021, he participated in season 6 of The Masked Singer as ‘Mallard’ and got eliminated during week 8 of the show on November 17, 2021.
- On April 25, 2020, Daniel King Jr. shot 8 to 10 bullets at Willie’s house in a drive-by shooting while he was out shopping. His wife and kids were at home, however, no one was hurt.
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