Bradley Trevor Greive facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradley Trevor Greive
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Greive posing with a jaguar cub
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Bradley Trevor Greive
22 February 1970 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Author, artist, naturalist, writer, actor, adventure sportsman, radio and television personality |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Greive |
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Bradley Trevor Greive, born on February 22, 1970, is a famous Australian author. He has written many books, with 24 titles translated into 27 languages. His books have been sold in 115 countries and several have become New York Times bestsellers. Greive's work has won many awards and sold over 25 million copies worldwide. He spends his time living in Tasmania, Alaska, and California.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Bradley Trevor Greive was born in Hobart, Tasmania. He grew up traveling with his parents and sisters in different countries across Europe and Asia. In 1979, he returned to Australia to finish school. He graduated as the top student from Tweed Valley College in 1988.
After high school, Greive joined the Australian Army. He trained at the Duntroon Military College in Canberra. During his training, he also visited military bases and refugee camps in Thailand. After graduating, he became a commissioned officer. He led a paratrooper combat team until 1993. He left the military because of a health issue that caused asthma.
After leaving the army, Greive worked in many creative jobs. He worked in television, radio, and even drew cartoons. In 2000, he became a successful author. This led him to start his own companies, BTG Studios and The Lost Bear Company.
Creative Works and Achievements
Becoming a Published Author
Greive became well-known as an author in 2000. This was when his very popular book, The Blue Day Book, was released. This book uses funny animal photos and inspiring words to help people feel better when they are sad. Since then, he has published 24 books.
His books have won many awards. These include the ABA Book of the Year Award in 2000. He also won the APA Best Designed Children's Non-fiction Book Award in 2003. Many of his books have reached number one on bestseller lists around the world. Greive's books have been published on six continents. They have sold more than 25 million copies.
Working in Television and Radio
In 1996, Greive started working as a writer for a TV show called Today Tonight. He then worked for MTV Australia in 1997. In 1998, he helped create an animated short film for Nickelodeon called Agent Green. He also made a short film called Show & Tell. This film won several awards, including the Comgraph Animation Gold Award. It was also nominated for an AFI Award.
In 2007, he wrote and hosted a radio show called The World According to Bradley Trevor Greive. He has also appeared on many ABC Radio and Television programs. These include Stateline and ABC National News.
In 2007, Greive read his poem "Welcome to the East Coast (After the Fire)". This was during a live concert to thank the community for their help during the 2006 forest fires. From December 2009 to January 2010, he presented a weekly series called 'E-Mail From America' on ABC Radio National.
In 2013 and 2014, Greive appeared on the TV show Chelsea Lately. He was the show's wildlife expert. In 2014, he also appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS. An animated TV series called Adventure Beast, featuring Greive, was released on Netflix on October 22, 2021.
Performing on Stage
In 2007, Greive produced two sold-out shows with actor John Cleese. On January 4, 2013, Greive joined famous primatologist Dame Jane Goodall and actress Betty White on stage. They raised money for the Jane Goodall Institute.
In 2016, Greive rewrote a humorous poem for a special concert. It was for the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra's performance of "The Carnival of the Animals." His version was called "The (Australian) Carnival of the Animals."
Drawing Cartoons
After leaving the army in 1993, Greive worked in advertising and other creative jobs. In 1994, he became the youngest feature cartoonist for the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. He launched a cartoon series called Fate. His cartoons were later shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney in 1997. In 2011, Greive launched 'The Lost Bear', a cartoon series on Go Comics. This is a very popular online comic site.
Working with Walt Disney Imagineering
Since 2010, Greive has worked as a creative consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering. This is the part of Disney that designs theme parks and attractions. He has also given talks there about creativity. He continues to work closely with different creative teams at Disney.
Wildlife Conservation and Other Interests
Greive supports many efforts to protect wildlife, arts, and reading around the world. He holds several important positions. He is a founding Governor of The Taronga Foundation. He is also a Patron of Painted Dog Conservation in Africa. He is an International Conservation Ambassador for the Fort Worth Zoo in the USA.
In 2002, Greive worked with Japanese wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago. They created a book about biodiversity called Priceless – The Vanishing Beauty of a Fragile Planet. Greive gave all his earnings from the book to the Taronga Foundation. This charity helps protect wildlife in Australia and Asia. The book has inspired many people to help with wildlife conservation.
In 2004, Greive completed training for the Russian space program. This was at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Moscow. In 2006, he won a rock lifting championship in French Polynesia. On October 24, 2013, Greive attended the opening of the Tasmanian Devil exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. He was there as a representative for Tasmania and the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
National Recognition
In 2014, Bradley Trevor Greive was given a special honor. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. This was for his important contributions to literature and wildlife conservation.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Even though he appears in the media often, Greive is a very private person. He has said that he prefers to be quiet and private. He lives on a remote farm in Tasmania, Australia. He has never allowed media to visit his property.
In 2011, Greive moved to Costa Rica for a short time to work on a new book. Since 2010, he has been in a relationship with American architect Amy Melin. They got married in June 2015. In 2013, Greive also spent time in Alaska. He was researching a book about brown bears and the Tlingit culture.
Greive enjoys many hobbies. These include sky-diving, desert racing, and scuba diving. He also loves wildlife, adventure travel, art, cooking, science, and reading. Some of his favorite authors are Joseph Heller, Douglas Adams, and Gerald Durrell. His favorite painter is Philip Guston. He also admires historical figures like Richard Feynman and Marie Curie.
Published Works
- The Blue Day Book (2000)
- The Meaning of Life (2001)
- Dear Mom (2001)
- Looking for Mr Right (2001)
- Priceless: the Vanishing Beauty of a Fragile Planet (2002)
- The Incredible Truth About Mothers (2003)
- Tomorrow (2003)
- The Book for People Who Do Too Much (2004)
- Friends to the End (2004)
- Dear Dad (2005)
- The Simple Truth about Love (2005)
- The Blue Day Book for Kids (2005)
- A Teaspoon of Courage (2006)
- Dieting Causes Brain Damage (2006)
- Friends to the End for Kids (2006)
- Every Day is Christmas (2007)
- A Teaspoon of Courage for Kids (2007)
- Thank You for Being You (2008)
- I'm Sorry... My Bad! (2008)
- Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats (2009)
- Curses and Blessings for All Occasions (2012)
- Penguin Bloom (2016)
- Broken Girl (2024)
