- Nationality
- American
- Born
- 1974
- Signature skills
- Primitive living, Minimal-gear survival, Ancient weaponmaking, Endurance running
Background
Graham built a career as a primitive-living skills teacher and survival adventurer. He has consulted for Survivorman and The Amazing Race, joined Dual Survival during its fourth season and continued through seasons five and six. He co-wrote Epic Survival with Josh Young.
Survival philosophy
Graham emphasizes a close relationship with nature rather than treating wilderness as an adversary, favoring primitive skills and minimal modern equipment.
TV shows
- Dude, You're Screwed · Discovery Channel · 2013–2014
- Dual Survival · Discovery Channel · 2014–2015 (his tenure)
- Live Free or Die · National Geographic Channel · 2016
Books
- Epic Survival: Extreme Adventure, Stone Age Wisdom, and Lessons in Living from a Modern Hunter-Gatherer · 2015
Verified facts
- Graham is an American survivalist born on August 8, 1974. Source
- His TV credits include Dude, You're Screwed (2013–2014), Dual Survival (2014–2015) and Live Free or Die (2016). Source
- His publisher identifies him as a primitive-living skills teacher and consultant for Survivorman and The Amazing Race. Source
- Epic Survival was written with Josh Young and published in 2015. Source
- Epic Survival recounts extended off-grid living and endurance-running experiences. Source
- An interview describes his approach as relationship-based, emphasizing primitive skills, ancient weapons and little or no modern gear. Source
FAQs about Matt Graham
What is Matt Graham known for?
Primitive-living instruction and appearances on Dual Survival and Dude, You're Screwed.
What is Matt Graham's survival philosophy?
Graham emphasizes a close relationship with nature rather than treating wilderness as an adversary, favoring primitive skills and minimal modern equipment.
What TV shows has Matt Graham been on?
Dude, You're Screwed (Discovery Channel, 2013–2014); Dual Survival (Discovery Channel, 2014–2015 (his tenure)); Live Free or Die (National Geographic Channel, 2016).
What books has Matt Graham written?
Epic Survival: Extreme Adventure, Stone Age Wisdom, and Lessons in Living from a Modern Hunter-Gatherer (2015).