Michael Van Wijk

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Van Wijk
Occupation	Bodybuilder
Date Of Birth	Sep 30, 1952(1952-09-30)
Age	72
Birthplace	Mumbai
Country	India
Birth City	Maharashtra
Horoscope	Libra

Michael Van Wijk Biography

Michael Van Wijk is one of the most popular and richest Bodybuilder who was born on September 30, 1952 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Van Wijk used to run a gym in Chelsea in Bromley, London originally called Matrix and later ‘Wolf’s Fitness Centre’. It was open until the late 1990s and included facilities geared towards bodybuilders, boxers and general fitness. In October 1994, he played one match for the reserve team of Gillingham F.C., playing for 73 minutes in a match against Cambridge United’s reserves before going off injured. The match attracted a crowd ten times the average for the club’s reserve team games.

After being missing from British television screens for nine years, Van Wijk told Loaded magazine in April 2008, “I want to come back, I want to be a Gladiator again.” Loaded sent a journalist from London to Wolf’s home in Henderson, Auckland, to persuade the actor to return to England to appear in the new series. According to the Loaded article, today, Van Wijk, 60, is a regular on the Kiwi Cage Fighting scene, and used to compete nationally in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu championships. He is a twice silver medallist competing against fighters half of his age for the New Zealand title.

Michael Van Wijk Net Worth

Michael Van Wijk is one of the richest Bodybuilder from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Van Wijk 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Michael Van Wijk (born 30 September 1952) is an English bodybuilder, professional sportsman, actor and TV presenter. He is most well known for his role as Wolf on British TV endurance sports game show Gladiators, a role he held for eight series (1992-1999).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Van Wijk height 6 ft 0 in Mick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Van Wijk Dating?

According to our records, Michael Van Wijk married to Paula Van Wijk. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Van Wijk’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mick Ranked on the list of most popular Bodybuilder. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Michael Van Wijk celebrates birthday on September 30 of every year.

Is Wolf still alive Gladiators?

Wolf – Mike Van Wijk He currently lives in New Zealand and is a regular on the Kiwi cage fighting scene. Wolf, now 69, returned to the 2008 Gladiator revamp where his standing ovation on entering the arena is said to have lasted five minutes, holding up the filming.

How old is Gladiator Wolf?

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Did female gladiators fight male Gladiators?

The image of a gladiator in ancient Rome is traditionally male. However, female gladiators – known as ‘gladiatrices’ – existed and, like their male counterparts, they fought each other or wild animals to entertain audiences.

Where is Cobra from Gladiators now?

Now, the former television personality, 57, lives a more quiet life after leaving the showbiz world. Cobra – real name Michael Willson – became a motivational speaker in schools and youth clubs up and down the country. Earlier this year, he revealed he was battling pneumonia in both of his lungs.

Which Gladiator is in jail?

Michael Jefferson King , 60, better known as Shadow from ’90s television show Gladiators, has been jailed at Isleworth Crown Court for six years and three months for his role in a blackmail plot.