Who is Cesar Millan from “Dog Whisperer”? His Bio: Net Worth, Dog Daddy, Family, House, Kids
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• César Millan is a 49-year-old Hispanic dog behaviorist and reality TV star of Mexican descent, with US citizenship.
• He is best known for his 8-year-long presence in the reality TV show “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”.
• He is a New York Times best-selling author due to his book “César’s Way”.
• He has had to survive difficult times during his youth and while crossing the US border.
• He was born in Mexico and is currently worth an estimated $25 million.



Known for movies

Himself / Narrator / Himself - Host / Himself - Presenter

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004-2016)
as Himself / Narrator / Himself – Host / Himself – Pr

Producer

Cesar 911 (2014-2016)
as Producer

Himself

Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack (2012-2013)
as Himself

Producer

Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! (2015)
as Producer

Short Info

Net Worth $25 million dollars
Date Of Birth August 27, 1969
Spouse Ilusion Millan
Fact Release of his book, “Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems” by Cesar with Melissa Jo Peltier. [2006]



Who is Cesar Millan?

Born César Felipe Millán Favela under the sign of Virgo on the 27th of August 1969, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, César Millán is a 49-year-old Hispanic dog behaviorist and reality TV star of Mexican descent, with US citizenship. He is perhaps best known for his eight-year-long screen presence as the main cast member of his Emmy-nominated reality TV series entitled “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”. He is world-renowned for his ability to understand canines, and for being a New York Times best-selling author, thanks primarily to the book entitled “César’s Way”, though all of his first three books were best sellers. He has been active in the sometimes lucrative dog behavior business since 1998.

Early Life: A Difficult Youth

César was raised apparently an only child in Culiacán in his birth region by his father Felipe Millán Guillen and his mother María Teresa Favela. He was surrounded with various kinds of domestic animals at a very early age, being born into a farming family, growing up on a farm where his grandfather was an employed tenant. Due to his extraordinary tendency to get along very well with dogs, he became nicknamed as “El Perrero” (Dog Herder) as a young boy. At some point in his youth, his family relocated to his birth town, but it’s unknown what sort of education César obtained, though under the assumption that he went to high school, he is thought to have matriculated in 1987. It wouldn’t be accurate to presume that César pursued a college degree, since he crossed the US border illegally at the age of 21 in search of a better future.

Surviving the Underworld

According to his statement in an interview for “Red Table Talk”, hosted by his old friend Jada Pinkett Smith, César has had to avoid various exploitation attempts during his time on the border. Consequently, he needed to quickly learn the rules of the street, mostly in order to literally survive. He stated that some of the men at the border were looking to kidnap people and sell their organs, which made the struggle into the US that much more difficult. In order to avoid kidnapping and starvation, César often let himself get caught by the US border patrol, since according to him, they would provide him with food while in custody, which wasn’t the case for Mexican border police.

Career Beginnings: Man with a Dream

As can be concluded from what César disclosed to “FOX Business”, he arrived into the US totally unable to speak English, and without any funds or connections. However, he knew exactly what he was after. In his own words, ‘I’m an immigrant and so for me, it’s what’s the need in this country that no one is fulfilling. This profession didn’t exist until I came into the picture.’ César was at first ready to take on any job for the sake of his livelihood; he washed cars and groomed dogs on occasion, ultimately making ends meet. At some point prior to 1998, he arrived in Los Angeles and began walking dogs, and soon showed his clients that he was able to work with just about any dog, regardless of species and behavior. This trait earned him a quick ascent in the eyes of clientele, and thus he soon started working for various celebrities.

Career: An Entrepreneur

Having earned significant income from his endeavors, César decided to open his first business – a training facility for canines entitled ”The Dog Psychology Center of Los Angeles“ in 1998. Within four years he achieved world fame for his understanding of dogs and unparalleled ability to train them, being featured in various news outlets. Soon he had producers at his door, having previously expressed the desire to televise his work, and signed a contract with the first episode of his very own show, entitled “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”, screening in 2004. What made the show all the more popular was the fact that he would tackle canines which were very hard to domesticate, and integrate them into families, instead of simply randomly training dogs. The abovementioned show ran for eight years, while two extra episodes were released later, one in 2013 and one in 2016. In 2014, he began working on a new show, this time his own production entitled “César 911” which ran until 2016, which is also when his one-year-long TV series entitled “Mutt & Stuff” came to a close. César is not currently working on any shows.

His Dog, Daddy

One of César’s closest friends and most famous canine was his late American pit bull terrier named Daddy. The dog was born in 1994 and passed away at the age of 16 in February 2010. Daddy’s presence alongside César achieved two important things: the dog’s assertive yet calm demeanor and very high tolerance for aggressive canines aided César in improving the behavior of many dogs that he worked with, while it also helped dissolve various myths about pit bulls, and thus proved this breed to be quite a household asset.

His Family, Kids and House

César began dating his first significant partner at some point prior to 1994, which is when he married Ilusion Wilson. Together they have two sons – Andre Millán born in 1995, and Calvin Millán born in 2001. Near the end of their marriage and two months after Daddy’s death, in May 2010 César survived a suicide attempt – Ilusion successfully filed for divorce in June 2010. In August of the same year, César began dating Jahira Dar, and though they still aren’t married, they publicized their engagement in April 2016. The two currently reside in a $2.85 million house situated in the Encino neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, California.

What is César Millán’s Net Worth?

Have you ever wondered how rich César Millán is, as of early 2019? According to various authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total of César’s accumulated wealth is close to $25 million. He made his fortune training dogs including on television, most of all in “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”. As his career continues to develop, the said amount would seem very likely to increase.

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Body Measurements

Concerning the physical attributes of the recognized dog behaviorist, his height is 5ft 4ins (165cm). His hair is dark gray and his eyes are dark brown, while his body shape is generally described as regular.

Social Media Presence

Thanks to the ever-expanding grasp that social media has on worldwide audiences, it is in the best interests of most celebrities to keep their fans informed about their activities and thus maintain and potentially increase their rating and profit. César himself is no stranger to this popular trend, as his dedication to posting updates on his public profiles and engaging with his fans is at an all-time high. His Facebook page has almost nine million followers, his Twitter account over a million, and his Instagram account more than 1.2 million fans.

General Info

Full Name Cesar Millan
Net Worth $25 million dollars
Date Of Birth August 27, 1969
Height 1.65 m
Profession TV Personality, Author, Canine Professional, Motivational speaker

Family

Spouse Ilusion Millan
Children Calvin Millan, Andre Millan
Parents María Teresa Favela de Millán, Felipe Millán Guillen
Siblings Erick Millan, Mireya Millan, Nora Millan, Monica Millan
Partner Jahira Dar

Accomplishments

Awards People’s Choice Award for Favorite Animal Show
Nominations Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, ALMA Award for Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Series
TV Shows Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan

Social profile links

Quotes

# Quote
1 In the United States, in the ’70s, they did the same thing to the Doberman. In the ’80s they did it to the German shepherd, in the ’90s they did it to the Rottweiler, and now they’re doing it to the pit bull. So whatever dog is in fashion, people are going to blame them for things.
2 (When asked if he has been bitten) Of course. It’s like cowboys that get stomped by bulls. Any time you’re working in the world of taming animals, you’re going to get hurt. But it’s a rush that we get.
3 Birth, life, death is a cycle. And they’re all beautiful, you celebrate all of them. Animals do grieve, but they move on. That’s the lesson behind animals.
4 Everybody wants common sense. The show is offering us a sense of primal connection we have lost through civilization.
5 She has no rules in the outside world, no boundaries. You practice exercise and affection. But you’re not practicing exercise, discipline, and affection. When we love someone, we fulfill everything about them. That’s loving. And you’re not loving your dog.
6 No dog is too much for me to handle. I rehabilitate dogs, I train people. I am the dog whisperer.

Facts

# Fact
1 Engaged to longtime girlfriend, Jahira Dar [March 24, 2016].
2 Release of his book, “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Ultimate Episode Guide” by Cesar with Melissa Jo Peltier. [2008]
3 Release of his book, “Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar’s Way to Transform Your Dog– and Your Life” by Cesar with Melissa Jo Peltier. [2007]
4 Release of his book, “A Member of the Family: Cesar Millan’s Guide to a Lifetime of Fulfillment With Your Dog” by Cesar with Melissa Jo Peltier. [2009]
5 Release of his book, “Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems” by Cesar with Melissa Jo Peltier. [2006]
6 Professional dog trainer.
7 Sworn in as a U.S. citizen on March 12, 2009 at a ceremony in Montebello, California.
8 He has two sons with his ex-wife, Ilusion: Andre Millan (born 1995), and Calvin Millan (born 2001).

Pictures

Movies

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Cesar 911 2014-2016 TV Series executive producer – 13 episodes
Mutt & Stuff 2015 TV Series executive producer
Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! 2015 TV Movie executive producer
Cesar Millan’s Socialization 2014 Video documentary executive producer

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Mutt & Stuff 2015 TV Series
The Back-up Plan 2010 Cesar Millan
Beethoven’s Big Break 2008 Video Cesar Millan
Bones 2008 TV Series Cesar Millan
Ghost Whisperer 2007 TV Series Cesar Millan

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Zombie Whisperer 2012 TV Series special thanks
The Apprentice 2010 TV Series the producers wish to thank – 1 episode

Self

Title Year Status Character
Spirit of the Sato: The Journey of Puerto Rico’s Lost Dogs 2013 Documentary completed Himself
The Dr. Oz Show 2017 TV Series Himself
The Kennedy Show 2017 TV Series Himself
Harry 2017 TV Series Himself
WGN Morning News 2017 TV Series Himself
The Doctors 2017 TV Series Himself
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan 2004-2016 TV Series Himself / Narrator / Himself – Host / …
Access Hollywood Live 2016 TV Series Himself
Today 2016 TV Series Himself
The Meredith Vieira Show 2016 TV Series Himself
Cesar 911 2014-2016 TV Series Himself / Himself – Host
Hell’s Kitchen 2016 TV Series Himself – Restaurant Patron
Pet Talk 2016 TV Series Himself
Sidewalks Entertainment 2016 TV Series Himself – Guest
Home & Family 2014-2016 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest
The Wendy Williams Show 2016 TV Series Himself
FabLife 2016 TV Series Himself
Mutt & Stuff 2015-2016 TV Series Himself
All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration 2015 TV Movie Himself
Mindfulness: Be Happy Now 2015 Documentary Himself
Steve Harvey 2015 TV Series Himself
Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! 2015 TV Movie Himself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 2015 TV Series Himself
Cesar Millan’s Socialization 2014 Video documentary Himself
Fox’s Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular 2014 TV Movie Himself
Jeopardy! 2014 TV Series Himself – Video Clue Presenter
Eén op één 2014 TV Series Himself
Cesar Millan: Love My Pit Bull 2014 TV Movie documentary Himself
How Human Are You? 2014 TV Series documentary Himself – Host
Larry King Now 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest
The Queen Latifah Show 2014 TV Series Himself
Cesar Millan: Doggie Nightmares 2013 TV Movie Himself
Pura Química 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest
Susana Giménez 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest
Chelsea Lately 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest
Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack 2012-2013 TV Series documentary Himself
The Jeff Probst Show 2013 TV Series Himself
The Playboy Morning Show 2013 TV Series Himself
Watch What Happens: Live 2013 TV Series Himself – Bartender
Cesar Millan: The Real Story 2012 Documentary Himself
The Alan Titchmarsh Show 2012 TV Series Himself – Special Guest
The Hour 2012 TV Series Himself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest
Efter Tio 2012 TV Series Himself
The Talk 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest
MSN Exclusives 2012 TV Series Himself
The Colbert Report 2011 TV Series Himself
El Lider de la Manada 2011 TV Series Himself (2011)
CBS News Sunday Morning 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest
El hormiguero 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest
La noria 2011 TV Series Himself
The Price Is Right 2010 TV Series Himself – Special Guest
The Daily Show 2010 TV Series Himself
The Apprentice 2010 TV Series Himself – The Dog Whisperer
Entertainment Tonight 2008-2010 TV Series Himself
Xposé 2010 TV Series Himself
The One Show 2010 TV Series Himself
Rachael Ray 2009 TV Series Himself
The Graham Norton Show 2009 TV Series Himself
Breakfast 2009 TV Series Himself – Dog Whisperer
The Paul O’Grady Show 2009 TV Series Himself
That Morning Show 2009 TV Series Himself
Celebrity Habla 2009 TV Movie documentary Himself
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List 2008-2009 TV Series Himself
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet 2009 TV Series Himself
Books Equal Gifts Commercial 2008 Short
2008 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2008 TV Special Himself
The Bonnie Hunt Show 2008 TV Series Himself
Más vale tarde 2008 TV Series Himself
The O’Reilly Factor 2008 TV Series Himself – Dog Whisperer
The Girls Next Door 2008 TV Series Himself – The Dog Whisperer
Tavis Smiley 2007 TV Series Himself
The View 2007 TV Series Himself
Infanity 2007 TV Series documentary Himself
The Megan Mullally Show 2006 TV Series Himself
Last Call with Carson Daly 2006 TV Series Himself
Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher 2006 TV Series Himself
The Oprah Winfrey Show 2005-2006 TV Series Himself
The Tony Danza Show 2005 TV Series Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2005 TV Series Himself
America’s Top Dog 2004 TV Special Himself – Judge

Awards

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2008 Imagen Award Imagen Foundation Awards Best Variety or Reality Series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2011 ALMA Award ALMA Awards Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004)
2007 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Reality Program Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004)
2006 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Reality Program Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia