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Wesley C. Skiles was born on 6 March, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL, is an American cave diver and underwater cinematographer.. Discover Wesley C. Skiles's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
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| Occupation |
Cinematographer, explorer |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
6 March, 1958 |
| Birthday |
6 March |
| Birthplace |
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Date of death |
July 21, 2010, |
| Died Place |
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Cinematographer with the age 52 years old group.
Wesley C. Skiles Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Wesley C. Skiles height not available right now. We will update Wesley C. Skiles's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Wesley C. Skiles's Wife?
His wife is Terri Paulson (m. 1981–2010)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Terri Paulson (m. 1981–2010) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Nathan Skiles, Tessa Skiles |
Wesley C. Skiles Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Wesley C. Skiles worth at the age of 52 years old? Wesley C. Skiles’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cinematographer. He is from United States. We have estimated
Wesley C. Skiles's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Cinematographer |
Wesley C. Skiles Social Network
Timeline
In 2016, Skiles' widow filed a lawsuit claiming that equipment malfunctioned causing his death, even though he was inexperienced on the rebreather he was using and ignored safety features that were functioning properly. The company was cleared of all charges on May 20, 2016 by a Palm Beach County jury.
In 2011, Skiles was posthumously awarded National Geographic's "Explorer of the Year" award, jointly with his longtime colleague and friend, Kenny Broad.
Skiles died while on a dive off Boynton Beach, Florida, on July 21, 2010. He signaled to the other divers that he was ascending because he was out of film (although not technically shooting "film" in this digital age). His body was found on the reef shortly after that. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was subsequently pronounced dead at a local hospital. An autopsy showed that Skiles had taken Ambien and Hydrocodone.
On November 16, 2010, the State Parks division of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection renamed Peacock Springs Park in Skiles' honor.
In 2009, he received the annual HDFEST Deffie Awards for best HD documentary and best cinematography for the Water's Journey series. The awards are given for "accomplishments in High-Definition Indie Filmmaking".
In 2004, Skiles was awarded the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Suncoast Regional Emmy Award for his work on the Water's Journey series.
Beneath The Sea recognized Skiles as their "Diver of the Year" for education in 1996.
In 1985, Skiles founded Karst Productions and continued his underwater film career. Skiles was a proponent of cave divers using their skills to assist with scientific diving projects.
Skiles started diving when he was eight years old and recalled that he took to water "quite like a fish." A classmate recalled the incident that sparked Skiles' interest in scuba diving and caves. During the 1973–74 school year, the Fossil Club took a field trip to Ginnie Springs. Skiles watched several divers emerge from the spring's caves, and excitedly asked them questions about their hobby. On the ride back to Jacksonville, he kept saying, "That is what I want to do." Pioneering cave diver George Benjamin was an early influence on Skiles' photography.
Wesley C. Skiles (March 6, 1958 – July 21, 2010) was an American cave diving pioneer, explorer, and underwater cinematographer. Skiles lived in High Springs, Florida.
Skiles was born on March 6, 1958, in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up there. He attended Englewood High School where he graduated in 1976. He died on July 21, 2010, while diving near West Palm Beach, Florida.
