From the rock-hard life, the hardworking Otto Kilcher managed to earn a million-dollar fortune. From his childhood days, Kilcher was passionate about mechanical equipment and eventually started figuring out how they worked. Following his passion, he became a professional mechanic in the course of time. Through his skills, he also ran his own business Otto Machine. However, he rose to fame through the reality television series Alaska: The Last Frontier when he starred in the series along with his family.
Early Life And Age
Otto Kilcher was born on 19 April 1952 as the 6th child of Ruth Kilcher and Yule Kilcher. He grew up in their small log cabin along with his seven siblings; Atz Kilcher, Wurtilla, Fay, Catkin, Stellavera, Mossy, and Sunrise. As of May 2022, the tv personality is 70 years old. He is 5 feet 3 inches tall and is healthy and active even in his seventies.
He grew up in their small log cabin, spending his early years playing in the woods and canyons and helping with chores and farm work. His first cattle drives were on foot, walking and running alongside the few available horses.
Since his childhood days, he was interested to fix broken things and also use to collect useful things or equipment.
A Peek At His Career
Kilcher was highly interested in working with mechanical stuff from his childhood. Later on, he eventually started fixing every broken machine in their farmhouse.
Kilcher spent most of his years staying on the homestead, running the farmhouse by doing all household work. He is an expert in collecting, repairing, and recycling useful equipment to live a self-sufficient life. In course of time, he became a professional mechanic. Kilcher ran his own business named Otto Machine which earned him a great fortune.
The countryman rose to fame when appeared on the reality cable television series Alaska: The Last Frontier in December 2011. In the series, he starred alongside his older brother Atz Kilcher and their family. Jane Kilcher and Jewel Staite are also showing casts.
CAPTION: Otto Kilcher is a popular American tv personality SOURCE: Instagram @ otto_kilcher The series Alaska: The Last Frontier is an extended document about the Kilcher family's living in a remote and cold place in Alaska. The family resides there without modern heating and survives by hunting and farming throughout the long winter season.
The skillful reality star Otto Kilcher passed down all his mechanic techniques to his children Levi, Eivin, August, and step-son Torrey. So far, the Kilcher family is doing a wonderful job in the series and recently, the show successfully completed the 7th season.
What Is His Net Worth?
Kilcher's net worth is around $5 million at present. He has earned a decent amount of money from his appearance in the series Alaska: The Last Frontier. Being a skillful mechanic, he made an attractive fortune from his Otto Machine business.
The seventy years old man is one of the popular television personalities and lead actors of the popular show i.e. Alaska: The Last Frontier which is an American reality cable television series that airs on the Discovery Channel. Since the show was cast on television, the show gained viewers continuously. In addition, he has 38.9 k followers on his Instagram account and his estimated earning per post is $198- $331.
Personal Life- Wife And Kids
Kilcher was married to Olga Von Ziegesar. After years of togetherness, the two parted their ways due to some unknown reasons. He doesn't have any child with his first wife Ziegesar.
Then, Kilcher tied the knot to Sharon Mckemie. The couple share two sons; Levi Kilcher and Eivin Kilcher. But unfortunately, the marriage didn't work and they ended up in divorce. Sharon lives near the Kilcher homestead and has a sound relationship with her sons.
CAPTION: Otto Kilcher with his wife SOURCE: Instagram @ otto_kilcher Currently, Kilcher is married to a biologist Charlotte Irene Adamson. The pair is a parent to a son August Kilcher. Kilcher is a step-father to Charlotte's son Torrey. Kilcher and Charlotte are happily married for over 20 years now. The duo is often captured flaunting their beautiful relationship on the media.
Death Rumors: Is He Alive?
The self-taught and skillful mechanic Kilcher is leading a very secretive personal life. In early 2016, he had some serious health issues. Since the family and the producer of the show shared no information about Otto, he is reported to be dead by several online media.
However, the Kilcher family didn't disclose any information about him and his condition. There was no official confirmation about the star's death. As of now, the tv personality is alive and still engaged in his work. He regularly updates his Instagram account hence, he is believed to be fit and healthy.
Here's a video of Kilcher in Alaska: The Last Frontier.
by manisha, 21 Sep, 2021
