Austen Kroll Biography: TV Shows, Awards, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Parents, Siblings, Height

Austen Kroll is a prominent television personality and entrepreneur. He became widely recognized after joining the cast of Bravo’s reality series Southern Charm in its fourth season, which aired in 2017.

The show delves into the personal and professional lives of socialites in Charleston, South Carolina, and Austen‘s involvement brought him significant attention.

Profile

• Full name: Austen Kroll
• Date of birth: June 16, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Washington, D.C., USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television Personality, Businessman
• Height: 6’5″ (196 cm)
• Parents: Father – Tom Kroll; Mother – Wendy Kroll
• Siblings: Sisters – Katie Kroll (younger), Kyle A. Kroll (elder, deceased)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Dating Audrey Patt (as of 2024)
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Austen Kroll was born on June 16, 1987, in Washington, D.C., and raised by his parents, Tom and Wendy Kroll. He had two sisters, Katie and Kyle. Tragically, Kyle passed away in 1994 at the age of nine after a fall during a family hike at Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina.

Austen grew up in Washington, D.C., before attending the University of Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in 2010. He also spent a semester abroad in Prague, Czech Republic, which contributed to his appreciation for international cultures.

Personal Life

Austen Kroll‘s dating life has been a recurring subject on reality TV, with several relationships making headlines:

• Chelsea Meissner (2017-2018): A relationship that developed during Southern Charm Season 4 but ended amicably.
• Victoria Bolyard (2018): A short-lived romance that ended with public disagreements.
• Madison LeCroy (2018-2020): A high-profile, on-and-off relationship that officially ended in December 2020.
• Lindsay Hubbard (2018, 2021): A brief fling with the Summer House star in 2018 and another in 2021.
• Kristin Cavallari (2020-2021): Rumored to be dating Austen, but both denied a romantic relationship.
• Olivia Flowers (2021-2022): A relationship featured in Southern Charm Season 8, ending in September 2022.
• Ciara Miller (2021): A short-lived romance during Winter House in February 2021.
• Taylor Ann Green (2023): A rumored fling in 2023, confirmed by Austen as just a kiss.

Austen is in a relationship with Audrey Patt, which became public in February 2024 during a trip to Mexico.

Career

After graduating in 2010, Austen worked in brewing, starting as a cellar man at Palmetto Brewing Company and later becoming a territory sales manager at Red Hare Brewing Company. In 2019, he launched King’s Calling Brewing Co., with its flagship beer Trop Hop IPA, now distributed in bars and stores across Charleston and beyond.

His rise to fame came in 2017 when he joined Bravo’s Southern Charm, which showcased his social life and business ventures. He has since appeared on Winter House and Summer House.

Additionally, Austen co-hosts the podcast “Pillows and Beer” with fellow Southern Charm castmate Craig Conover, discussing dating, business, and pop culture.

Awards

• Student Silver Dome Award (2013) – Best Newscast
• Emmy Award (WXIN FOX 59) – Best Weekend Newscast

Net Worth

Austen Kroll‘s net worth is estimated at $8 million, mainly from reality TV, his brewing company, and brand endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @krollthewarriorking
• Twitter: @AustenKroll