Biography

Justin Kelly is an award-winning and multi-Emmy nominated executive producer, show runner, journalist and director known for Wild Kingdom, Protecting The Wild (2023-24), Lost Gold of WW2 (2020), Gold Rush (2011-18), Alaska's Grizzly Gauntlet (2017), Great Bear Stakeout (2013), Ewan MacGregor: Cold Chain Mission (2012), Bear Grylls' Man Vs Wild (2007), The Lock Up (2011), Wastemen (2015), the BAFTA-winning Trawlermen (2009), Dangerous Adventures for Boys (2008), A Life of Grime (1999 & 2003), Homestead Rescue (2016), The Hottest Place on Earth (2009), Around The World In 80 Days (2009), & Wife Swap (2004) among many others.

Originally a Press & PR officer for the BBC's Documentary Department, he moved into production for the BBC in 1999, before going freelance in 2004 as a young director on Bear Grylls' hit TV debut, Escape To The Legion for Channel 4 & History USA. He's filmed investigative documentaries, news & current affairs, observational documentaries, wildlife and factual entertainment shows around the world - China, Japan, the Philippines, Mongolia, Canada, Kenya, Alaska, Finland, France, Spain, South Korea and Russia. His specialism is filming in extreme and challenging environments (war zones, Sahara Desert, Danakil Desert, Panamanian Jungle, Southern Sudan, the Congo, Alaska, Ethiopia, North Sea, Atlantic & Pacific Oceans).

He moved to Los Angeles in 2017 where he executive produces and consults on shows for History, YouTube Originals, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, BBC and Discovery Channel.
- IMDb mini biography by: KS