Rudy Reyes Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Military Career

Rodolfo “Rudy” Reyes, widely recognized as Rudy Reyes, is an American martial arts instructor, actor, former United States Marine, conservationist, fitness coach, and television personality best known for portraying himself as a Recon Marine in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill.

His remarkable journey from a challenging childhood and elite military service to acting in survival shows and co-founding the Force Blue Team nonprofit for veteran conservation efforts highlights his resilience and commitment to leadership, fitness, and environmental causes.

Profile

• Full Name: Rodolfo “Rudy” Reyes
• Stage Name: Rudy Reyes
• Born: 3, December 1971
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Martial Arts Instructor, Actor, Former United States Marine
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Reyes, and Mrs. Reyes
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: None
• Girlfriend: Jade Struck (ex)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Rodolfo “Rudy” Reyes was born on December 3, 1971, at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Kansas City, Missouri, to a U.S. Marine father and his mother.

After being raised by his grandparents until their deaths in 1976, he lived with relatives and later at the Omaha Home for Boys before emancipating himself at 17 and taking custody of his two younger brothers.

He began training in kung fu and kickboxing at age 15 at the International Jing Woo Martial Art College, where he won several championships.

His American background carries Hispanic influences from his surname, though he has not publicly shared his religion.

Career

Rudy Reyes built his early foundation in martial arts, competing as a champion in kung fu and MMA to support his brothers after emancipation, while working jobs like bussing tables in Kansas City.

At 26, inspired by global conflicts, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1998, excelling in boot camp and infantry school before earning selection to the elite Reconnaissance Battalion.

He deployed to Afghanistan in 2001 and led patrols in Iraq during the 2003 invasion, where embedded journalist Evan Wright chronicled his unit’s experiences.

Reyes’s transition to entertainment began post-military in 2005 as a fitness trainer in San Diego, leading to his casting as a consultant and ultimately himself in HBO’s Generation Kill (2008), based on Wright’s book.

He expanded into television with roles in survival series like Apocalypse Man, Ultimate Survival Alaska, and Spartan Race, while contributing to documentaries such as Once Upon a Time in Iraq (2020).

His expertise extended to counter-terror contracting for the Department of Defense and training wildlife rangers in anti-poaching, blending his military skills with global impact.

Rudy Reyes co-founded the Force Blue Team in 2016, uniting veterans with scientists for coral reef conservation to combat PTSD through environmental work.

He stars as chief instructor on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, applying real-world tactics to challenge celebrities.

His book Hero Living: Seven Strides to Awaken Your Infinite Power (2009) and articles for OFFGRID magazine inspire readers on personal growth, while ongoing acting and speaking engagements reflect his enduring influence in fitness, veterans’ advocacy, and media.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @realrudyreyes

Personal Life

Rudy Reyes keeps much of his romantic history private but recently ended his engagement to firearms instructor Jade Struck, removing traces of their relationship from social media.

He shares two young children, Dylan and Bella.

They remain central to his sense of purpose, grounding him amid a demanding career and public attention, and he consistently highlights fatherhood as the most meaningful aspect of his journey.

Net Worth

Rudy Reyes carries an estimated net worth of $3 million.

His earnings primarily derive from acting credits in Generation Kill and reality TV like Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, supplemented by motivational speaking, book royalties from Hero Living, and partnerships such as with Condition One nutrition.