Willie Jess Robertson is an American TV personality, businessperson, author, and news commentator. He is the current CEO of the business Duck Commander and is most known for his appearances on the reality TV show Duck Dynasty on A&E.
Willie Robertson (Duck Dynasty) Biography And Net Worth
| Net Worth $40 million |
| Full Name Willie Jess Robertson |
| Birth Date April 22, 1972 |
| Age 50 years |
| Birthplace Bernice, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Profession Businessperson |
| Spouse Korie Robertson |
Willie Robertson Early Life
In Bernice, Louisiana, on April 22, 1972, Willie Jess Robertson was born into a well-settled family. Three days before his father Phil’s 26th birthday, he was born. Alan and Jase are his two older brothers, and Jep is his little brother. He spent a lot of time around his father’s business, Duck Commander, and grew up around hunting and the outdoors. Willie attended Harding University and earned a business degree from Northeast Louisiana University.
Willie Robertson Career Beginnings
Duck Commander was established in 1972 and has since developed into a multi-million-dollar company that specializes in the production of numerous well-known hunting-related products. Along with his father Phil, brother Jase, mother Miss Kay, Uncle Si, and wife Korie, Willie manages Duck Commander. A few years ago, Duck Commander was a little mom-and-pop business conducted out of the living room. In 1972, Willie’s father created their distinctive Duck Commander Duck Call, Phil’s call generated $8,000 in revenue in its first year. That sum increased to almost $500,000 in a short period as the duck call gained popularity among ardent hunters.
Willie Robertson Success
When Willie took over as CEO of the business, he used his business training and sales expertise to move the operation from the living room to the corporate world. A significant chunk of Willie’s income came from Duck Commander, which also attracted interest in the creation of the A&E television series “Duck Dynasty.” Over eight million people watched each episode of “Duck Dynasty,” which debuted with one million viewers on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. One of the most-watched television programs, “Duck Dynasty” was broadcast in over 40 nations. The last episode of the third season outperformed network programs like American Idol in terms of viewership with over 10 million viewers.
The popular show’s inspiration, Duck Commander, is now a booming commercial empire that sells 600,000 duck calls annually in addition to their well-liked DVDs, books, and other goods. The Robertson family, who identify themselves as “redneck millionaires,” enjoys better things like brand-new cars and homes but is still willing to wade through the mud on a hunting expedition. Willie is not only a well-known TV personality, but he is also an accomplished author whose memoir has sold over a million copies and reached the top spot on the New York Times bestsellers list.
Willie Robertson Wife
Since 1992, Willie and Korie Robertson have been wed, they have six kids in total. Sadie, John, and Bella are the biological children of Willie and Korie.
Willie Robertson Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $40 million as of 2022, earned from his Duck commander and Duck dynasty.
Willie Robertson Height & Weight
| Height 5’8” |
| Weight 85kg |
| Eye Color Brown |
| Hair color Blonde |
