Bear Grylls, (born Edward Michael Grylls, 7 June 1974 ) is an English adventurer, writer and television presenter. He is best known for his television series Man vs. Wild, known as Born Survivor in the United Kingdom. He was the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, doing so at age 23.In July 2009, Grylls was appointed the youngest ever Chief Scout at the age of 35.