What is Edgar Hansen’s net worth?
Edgar Hansen is an Alaskan commercial fisherman and reality television star who has a net worth of $700 thousand. Edgar Hansen is a longtime deck boss, engineer, and co-owner of the F/V Northwestern, best known for his work alongside his brother Sig Hansen on “Deadliest Catch.” With a sharp sense of humor and deep mechanical knowledge, Edgar played a crucial role in the Northwestern’s success during the show’s early seasons. As the ship’s unofficial morale booster and problem-solver, he often served as the stabilizing counterpart to Sig’s more intense leadership style. Though he departed from the series in the late 2010s following legal troubles, Edgar’s decade-plus presence helped define the Northwestern’s legacy and made him one of the show’s most recognizable crew members.
Early Life and Fishing Background
Edgar Hansen was born on January 14, 1971, in Seattle, Washington. He was raised in a Norwegian-American fishing family deeply rooted in the Bering Sea crab industry. His father, Sverre Hansen, was a legendary fisherman, and his older brother Sig took command of the F/V Northwestern in the early 1990s.
Edgar began fishing as a teenager and joined the Northwestern’s crew shortly thereafter. He learned every aspect of life at sea, including operating hydraulics, fixing mechanical breakdowns, and managing deck operations under brutal weather conditions. By the early 2000s, he had become the ship’s full-time deck boss and chief engineer.
“Deadliest Catch” and On-Screen Role
Edgar made his debut on “Deadliest Catch” when the show launched in 2005. While Sig ran the wheelhouse, Edgar commanded the deck with a combination of grit, sarcasm, and calm under pressure. He was known for his practical know-how and ability to keep the crew functioning during the most stressful and dangerous moments of crab season.
He also served as the boat’s mechanic and systems expert, regularly fixing engines, pumps, and hydraulic systems mid-voyage. His dry humor, often laced with expletives, provided comic relief and connected with fans who appreciated his blunt honesty and hands-on approach.
For over a decade, Edgar was a fan favorite, appearing in nearly every season from 2005 through 2018. His dynamic with Sig—marked by brotherly loyalty, occasional bickering, and mutual respect—was one of the emotional centers of the show.
Legal Issues and Departure
In 2018, Edgar pleaded guilty to fourth-degree sexual assault involving a 16-year-old girl. He received a suspended 364-day jail sentence, two years of probation, and was ordered to undergo sexual deviancy treatment. The incident was not addressed publicly by Discovery Channel, and Edgar was quietly removed from the show.
He has not appeared on “Deadliest Catch” since season 14, and there has been no formal statement from the network or the Hansen family regarding his departure. His legal troubles effectively ended his public career and cast a shadow over his otherwise long-running tenure on the series.
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