Phil Torres Biography
Phil Torres a native of Colorado, is an American Biologist, television personality, science communicator, and photographer. He is best known for hosting the television show TechKnow on Al Jazeera America. He is also known for starring in the TV shows; Expedition X on Discovery Channel, Big Metal Bird, Ready, Set, Pet on The CW. In addition, he was the in-the-field live correspondent for PBS’s American Spring Live. Torres has been featured on Animal Planet and Sesame Street.
Phil Torres Education
Torres attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He graduated with two degrees in Biology and Entomology. He later joined Rice University in Houston, Texas where he earned his Ph.D. in tropical conservation biology.
Phil Torres Age
Torres was born on March 17, 1986, in Denver, Colorado, United States. He is 37 years old as of 2023. The television personality celebrates his birthday on the 17th of March every year, surrounded by family and friends.
Phil Torres Height
Torres stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs about 77 Kg. He has brown hair paired well with his blue eyes. These are, however, just estimations of his body measurements and the actual details will be updated soon.
Phil Torres Family
Torres was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, United States. He was born to his parents whose information is still under review. The television personality, despite his fame, prefers to keep some of his personal life private. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available. Torres was raised alongside his older sister Eve Torres. Eve is an actress, dancer, model, and martial arts instructor.
Phil Torres Wife
Torres is happily married to his wife Silja Danielsen. They got married after about four years of dating. They met in 2014 through a mutual scientist friend. Phil proposed to Silja in August 2017 after taking her to Fedje, a small Norwegian island where her grandparents got married. Torres and Silja got married at the Nordic Museum in Seattle. It is not confirmed if the couple has children or if they plan on having them in the future.
Phil Torres Career
Phil is best known for hosting the television show TechKnow on Al Jazeera America. He is also known for starring in the TV shows; Expedition X on Discovery Channel, Big Metal Bird, Ready, Set, Pet on The CW. Most of his scientific research and discoveries have been featured on various TV channels like Wired, BBC, Animal Planet, ABC News, National Geographic, MSNBC, and The Wall Street.
Before he got on TV, Torres lived in the Amazon Rainforest for two years doing research. He also covered scientific stories in Mongolia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Cambodia, Sweden, Brazil, the bottom of the Ocean, the Bahamas, and the Arctic. In addition, he has authored three books titled: The End, Morality, Foresight, and Human Flourishing, and An Introduction to Existential Risks.
Phil Torres Net Worth
Torres has an estimated net worth of $1.7 million as of 2023. He has made such an impressive net worth through his successful career as a Biologist, television personality, science communicator, and photographer.
Facts About Phil Torres
How Old Is Phil Torres?
Torres is 37 years old as of 2023 born on March 17, 1986, in Denver, Colorado, United States.
How Tall Is Phil Torres?
Torres stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs about 77 Kg.
How Much Is Phil Torres Worth?
Torres has an estimated net worth of $1.7 million as of 2023.
Who Is Phil Torres Married To?
Torres is happily married to his wife Silja Danielsen. They got married at the Nordic Museum in Seattle after their engagement in August 2017.
What Degree Does Phil Torres Have?
Torres graduated with two degrees in Biology and Entomology from Cornell University. He earned his Ph.D. in tropical conservation biology from Rice University.
