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Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham MBE is a member of the Directing Staff in Channel 4’s hit show ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins‘
Joining the Parachute Regiment in 1983, Billy held numerous positions from Patrol Commander for worldwide operational tours, through to training instructor for the Regiment as a military specialist.
Billy joined the SAS in 1991 as a Mountain Troop specialist. He has been responsible for planning and executing strategic operations and training at the highest level in numerous locations (Iraq, Afghanistan, South America and Africa). Furthermore, Billy has led many hostage rescues.
Billy is a certified Special Forces and Counter-Terrorist Sniper Instructor, Advanced Evasive Driving Instructor, Tracking/Jungle Warfare/Navigation Instructor, Demolition/Sabotage Instructor, Ski Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Abseiling/Ice climbing Instructor, Combat Survival/RTI Instructor, Counter-Terrorist Instructor (all options) and has worked as a Patrol Medic/Trauma Life Support agent for 5 hospital attachments.
He’s received the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery and the MBE for leading several renowned hostage rescues.
A decorated military leader, Billy served seventeen years in the SAS.
Billy also serves as a proud Ambassador for the charity REBUILD Globally. This charity promotes prosperity by growing an educated and skilled workforce in Haiti, ensuring a pathway to dignified employment.
Billy Billingham – The Bodyguard:
Following his military career, Billy entered the world of bodyguarding. With a formidable reputation, Billy protected many Hollywood celebrities including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sir Michael Caine, Russell Crowe and Tom Cruise.
“Billy has lived the harder and more dangerous roads.”
SEAN PENN – Oscar Award Winning Actor
SAS: Who Dares Wins:
Along with Ollie Ollerton, Jason Fox and Ant Middleton, Billy is a member of the Directing Staff in Channel 4’s hit show ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins‘.
Based on elements from Special Forces Selection, the program puts civilians through an eight-day selection process testing the candidates mentally and physically.
Billy is TV’s most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader.
The Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win:
Billy’s forthcoming autobiography ‘The Hard Way’ details his story thus far. It will educate and enthral those wishing to seek a challenge and conquer it – the SAS way. The book is due for release in October 2019.
Billy is currently touring the UK, presenting to sold-out venues with his ‘Always a Little Further‘ show.
To check availability and fee, please contact the agent for Billy Billingham – james@gordonpoole.com
