Si Robertson: Early Life, Career & Net Worth

Si Robertson (Uncle Si) is an American television personality best known for his work as a breakout cast member on AE’s Duck Dynasty. 

The actual name of Si Robertson is Silas Merrit Robertson. Moreover, he is also indulged in the politics of the US.

Si Robertson is currently 72 years old and is retired from the U.S Army. Therefore, he has been living a retired life with his family in the US.

Moreover, Si Robertson is also one of the brave American warriors who fought in the Vietnam War.

Quick Facts

Now, let’s look at the quick facts about TV personality Si Robertson.

Full Name:	Silas Merritt Robertson
Also Known as:	Si Robertson or Uncle Si
Birth Date:	April 27, 1948
Age:	75 Years Old
Horoscope:	Taurus
Birth Place:	Vivian, Louisiana, U.S.
Father’s Name:	Merritt B Thuman-Hale
Mother’s Name:	James Harold Robertson
Height:	5 feet 10 inches
Weight:	84 kg
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Religion:	Christianity
Eye Color:	Blue
Hair Color:	Black and White
Profession:	Actor, Author, Soldier, TV Personality
Siblings:	6
Gender:	Male
Net Worth:	$8 million
Marital Status:	Married
Spouse:	Christine Rayne (m. 1971-present)
Children:	2
Social Media Presence:	Instagram, Twitter
Last Update:	April, 2024

Early Life

Si Robertson was born in Vivian, Louisiana, U.S, on April 27, 1948, to James and Merritt Robertson. Robertson has a total of 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

His brothers are Phil Alexander Robertson, James Francis Robertson, Harold Gene Robertson, and Thomas Silas Robertson, and his sisters are Judith Ann Robertson and Janice Ellen Robertson Dasher.

All his siblings do not have very much age gap, and they were born in Vivian, Louisiana, US.

Moreover, his family had deplorable financial conditions. Therefore, Si and his family had to live in rugged conditions.

Overall, Robertson had a miserable childhood as his family could not enjoy even the average amenities that Americans enjoyed.

However, Robertson attended North Caddo High School in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, for his higher studies. Moreover, he also attended Louisiana Tech University but was dropped out of college after three quarters.

Besides, he also stepped into playing football following his brother Phil. Si even chose the same jersey number as that of his brother Phil.

We can know that his early life was not full of pleasure. Moreover, he had faced a lot of struggles growing up.

However, his parents did not deprive him of his studies, no matter how poor they were.

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Body Measurements

Silas Robertson was an Army officer which makes it pretty obvious that he had a bulked body. He has maintained himself very well, and even at the age of 72, he looks strong.

This former soldier has a bodyweight of 84 kg and a height of 5 feet 10 inches. His bold and huge body structure can scare anyone.

Moreover, he has blue eyes, and his hair has turned white because of his age.

Lifestyle and Net Worth

Roberto has a net worth of $8 million which is made by pursuing two different careers. As for his lifestyle, there is more information given below.

Exercises

Si Robertson had to do tough training during the time he was in the Army. All those heavy exercises and workouts have helped Robertson stay active and healthy even at 72.

However, he cannot do any hard workouts now as he is older, but sometimes he dances to keep himself healthy.

Diets

While he was in Army, Si was obviously given a controlled diet which helped him to be strong and ever-ready.

And Robertson is still very conscious about his diets and foods. This habit has helped him to be fit both mentally and physically.

Career

Silas Robertson has been a part of different occupations. He has worked in different sectors and has always done his best in every sector. All his careers are briefly described here.

Military Career

Si was dropped out of Louisiana Tech University when he was in his third year. After that, he was sent to the United States Army. 

When Robertson was sent to the military, the American army was fighting the Vietnam War. Robertson became an Army Officer in 1968.

Robertson was sent in the war and became part of the brave American soldiers who fought the Vietnam War, which took place between November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975.

Si was a part of the soldiers who fought for 19 years, 5 months, 4 weeks, and 1 day. His mother used to send him a set of Tupperware cups, beans and rice, two boots, and two jars of jalapeno peppers in each boot in those days.

Robertson still has those Tupperware cups and often drinks iced tea in that cup.

However, the brave soldier, Silas Merritt Robertson, retired from his military career as a Sergeant First Class (E-7) in 1993.

Today Robertson is recognized as a military officer because he exhibited at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe, Louisiana.

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Acting Career

Silas Merritt Robertson has also worked as an actor.  Moreover, he has mostly acted in TV shows rather than movies. He has featured in many TV shows, which has given him fame even in the acting industry.

When he retired from the military, his brother, Phil, gave him employment at his Duck Commander business.

Si is still working there and has been a significant part of the success of the business. His actual job there is to supply the reeds that are inserted in every patented duck call.

However, Si is mostly seen taking a nap or playing with equipment in the warehouse.

Moreover, he has also worked in another TV show Going Si-Ral,  hosted by Uncle Si and Willie Robertson. The show had only 1 season, and it was aired from 2016 to 2017. However, Silas Merritt Robertson gained a lot of fame from this TV show.

Robertson also worked in A&E’s reality television show Duck Dynasty as the main character in the show. All the crew members loved si Robertson because of his jokes and stories.

Moreover, Robertson lent his voice and personal appearance to the Veggie Tales video Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas. 

In this tale, he narrated the video and appeared as a mall janitor in the tradition of the mid-1960s and early 1970s Rankin/Bass Christmas.

Personal Life

The former army has been married for 43 years old with his wife named Christine Robertson.

It’s been 43 years, but they still love each other as they used to do in the very beginning.

Robertson is an aesthetic person. He is very faithful to God. Moreover, he also says that his Christian faith is the only reason to get him through 65 years of life.

Besides, he also says that whatever happens to him or with him is done by God, and he is ready to take everything on him.

Moreover, Robertson has 2 sons. Besides, one of his two sons also served in the U.S. Army and has completed eight tours in Iraq.

However, later he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, motivating Robertson to advocate for better care for veterans.

Social Media Presence

Silas Merritt Robertson is active on various social platforms. He keeps posting a lot of photos of himself. Robertson is active on Instagram as sirobertson. Moreover, he has 97.4K followers and has shared 26posts.

Besides, Robertson is also active on Twitter as @UncleSi_Elf. His Twitter account has shared 1061 Tweets and has gained 16.9K followers.

In addition, Silas is also active on Facebook. He has a Facebook with the name @QfficialSiRobertson. He has 4.8 million followers in this account, and Facebook verifies his account with a blue tick.

(Reminder: Numbers of followers, tweets, likes are as of July 2021.)

Facts

Some of the exciting facts about Si Roberto:

• The former army has written a tell-all memoir, Si-cology: Tales and Wisdom. In this memoir, he has revealed his alcoholism, mental illness, and suicide attempts in his family.
• When Robertson was in the Vietnam War, he used to drink a lot of beers and whiskey. He thought to quit alcohol as soon as he returns from the war.
• Silas Merritt Robertson has a pet dog, but sadly, the name is unknown.

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Quotes

Some of the popular quotes by Si Robert:

• “You can’t teach an old dog new dog new tricks. Now, you can give an old dog new toys. And we’ve got one here!”
• “Proverbs 3:5–6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
• “When two beavers walk into the house, the first one always tells the other one, ‘Hey, shut the dam door!’.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is Si Roberto’s wife never on the show?

Doe to some health issues and apathy towards the camera, Roberto’s wife is not seen on the show.

Is Uncle Si still alive?

Yes, Uncle Si is living in his 70’s happily with his family.

What is the rank of Robertson in the military?

Robertson is ranked Sergeant First Class in the military.