Ernie Brown Jr.

Reality Star

Birthday March 28, 1965

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Kentucky

Age 59 years old

#65,252 Most Popular

About

Star of the Animal Planet reality series Call of the Wildman who is known as The Turtleman because of his ability to catch snapping turtles bare-handed. He has caught on average 300 turtles per year.

Before Fame

He caught his first snapping turtle when he was just 7 years old to help feed his impoverished family.

Trivia

He caught a 150 lb. turtle nicknamed The Loch Ness Turtle when he was 17 years old.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Washington County, Kentucky. He learned how to catch turtles from his father and uncle.

Associated With

He starred on an Animal Planet television series like Matt Gallant.