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Who is "Little Willie" Edwards from “Swamp People”? Age, Net Worth, Wiki-Bio and Facts: Everything we know

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Who is "Little Willie" Edwards from “Swamp People”? Age, Net Worth, Wiki-Bio and Facts: Everything we know

Little Willie is one of the youngest alligator hunters on Swamp People. Despite having the similar name as his father, William IV Edwards, he goes by the nickname Little Willie. The son of Willie Edwards and Sherrie Bonin Edwards, the Swamp People actor was raised in a household that hunted alligators. He gained much popularity after his debut from the TV reality show Swamp People from season 11. He will be expected to take over the family company in a few years as we all know Little Willie is no more little, he is grown up man, following in the hunter-tradition of his father, Willie Edwards, or his grandpa, Junior Edwards. In this article, we will explore “Little Willie” Edwards’s wiki-bio, age, Net worth, relationships, and many more.

What is Swamp People about?

Let's first learn a little bit about this reality TV show before delving into the life of this wild hunter. A reality television program called "Swamp People" has been aired on the History Channel since August 2010 and chronicles the daily routines of alligator hunters who live in the Louisiana marshes of the Atchafalaya River Basin. The 30-day alligator hunting season in Louisiana serves as the basis for the show, which follows numerous alligator hunting teams, each of which has its own distinct personality, style, and hunting grounds. The program now airs in other states outside Louisiana and highlights more facets of the swamp's social and recreational culture, including fishing, hunting, cooking, and celebrations. 

Early Life Of “Little Willie” Edwards

Little Willie was born on 8th February 2003, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. His real name is William IV Edwards but later he changed his name to Little Willie. As we can see him on the show he is a quick learner and he is sharpened with hunting skills from his grandpa  as well as his father. Apart from learning the tricks of trade from the older generation he is a well educated man too. He has graduated from Plaquemine Senior High School. According to social media, he hasn’t revealed anything about his childhood. If we get any information we will share it with you.

“Little Willie” Edwards
“Little Willie” Edwards  from Swamp People

Career Of “Little Willie” Edwards

From an early age, Little Willie is learning how to hunt alligators like his father. Due to his more than three years of professional gator hunting experience, he has taken on significant duties that are by no means “little”. Along with hunting bucks, deer, squirrels, and other animals, Little Willie also pursues gators. His harvest also includes local crawfish, which he sells in huge quantities. Later he was also seen in a TV reality show “Swamp People” as a younger alligator hunter on season 11 which aired on February 23, 2020. Since then his hunting journey in Swamp People is going really well as day by day he is getting better then ever and soon we might see him taking charge in the near future. In the recent seasons viewers can see that Little Willie is guided by his father Willie Edwards in the hunting trips where he performs his actions bravely and he also seems to be hungry of hunting.

Willie Edwards with his son Little Willie in the hunt.
Willie Edwards with his son Little Willie in the hunt.

Family Of “Little Willie” Edwards

Little Willie is the Luckiest fellow who is having Junior Edwards, the skilled and experienced hunter as his Grandfather and his mother's name is Theresa Edwards. Little Willie is the son of Willie Edwards who is a great alligator hunter and also an actor in the TV reality show “Swamp People”. His mother's name is Sherrie Bonin Edwards. He also has a brother named Landon Edwards. Little Willie also has a sister named Michaela Deshaye Edwards but later she died at an early age.

Little Willie Edwards with his father Willie Edwards and brother Landon Edwards.
Little Willie Edwards with his father Willie Edwards and brother Landon Edwards.

Personal Life Of “Little Willie” Edwards

Little Willie married the love of his life Victoria Edwards in March 2022. In a lovely ceremony, their loved ones and friends celebrated their adorable union. Little Willie and Victoria do not yet have children, but the couple exudes their love for one another on a regular basis on their individual social media profiles, giving the impression that they are really in love. If we dive into Victoria’s life she is the daughter of Jamie Thompson and Sophie Guidry Thompson. Little Willie and Victoria were classmates and finally fell for each other.

Net Worth Of “Little Willie” Edwards

As of 2023, Little Willie has an estimated net worth of around $80 thousand. His source of income is from the TV reality show “Swamp People” for which he supposedly receives $3,000 every episode and hunting alligators. Little Willie Edwards has a bright future as a young gator hunter. He is also active in his family's crawfish harvesting and selling business.

Little Willie is active on social media where he shares updates about his life and happenings related to the TV show Swamp People on his Facebook profile. Additionally, he advertises other products on the platform. He is not active on any other social media networks other than Facebook.

Little Willie Edwards
Little Willie Edwards after hunting.

Biography Of “Little Willie” Edwards

Little Willie was born on 8th February 2003, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. His real name is William IV Edwards but later he changed his name to Little Willie because of having the same name as his father. Currently, he is 20 years old (as of 2023). His nationality is American and he follows the Christianity religion. His father's name is Willie Edwards and his mother's name is Sherrie Bonin Edwards.

Little Willie Edwards with his parents Willie Edwards and Sherrie Bonin Edwards
 Little Willie Edwards with his parents Willie Edwards and Sherrie Bonin Edwards

Trivia Of “Little Willie” Edwards

  • His real name is William IV Edwards but later he changed his name to Little Willie because of having the same name as his father.
  • From an early age, Little Willie is learning how to hunt alligators like his father.
  • Little Willie has a younger brother Landon Edwards and also had a sister named Michaela Deshaye Edwards but later she died at an early age.
  • Little Willie estimated net worth is around $80 thousand (as of 2023).
  • Little Willie married the love of his life Victoria in March 2022. 

StarFacts Of “Little Willie” Edwards

Real Name

William IV Edwards

Nick Name

Little Willie

Popular Name

Little Willie Edwards

Birth Date

8th February 2003

Father

Willie Edwards

Mother

Sherrie Bonin Edwards

Grand Parents

Junior Edwards and Theresa Edwards

Age

20 years old (as of 2023)

Gender

Male

Zodiac Sign

Aquarius

Place of Birth

Plaquemine, Louisiana

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Caucasian

Height

6 feet 1 inch

Eye color

Brown 

Hair Color

Brown

Siblings

Landon Edwards and Michaela Deshaye (deceased)

Relationship Status

Married

Partner

Victoria Edwards (Thompson)

Net Worth

$80,000

Children

N/A

Religion

Christianity

Social Media

Facebook

FAQ.

What is Little Willie’s Real name?

His real name is William IV Edwards but later he changed his name to Little Willie because of having the same name as his father.

Is Little Willie Married?

He married the love of his life Victoria in March 2022. 

What is his Father's name?

His father's name is Willie Edwards he is a great alligator hunter and also an actor on the TV reality show “Swamp People”.