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Sir David Frederick Attenborough (/ ˈ æ t ən b ə r ə /; born 8 May 1926) is a British broadcaster, biologist, natural historian, and writer. He is best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the BBC Studios Natural History Unit , the nine nature documentary series forming the Life collection , a comprehensive survey of ...
IMDb profile of David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, writer, producer and broadcaster. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and projects, from Zoo Quest to Blue Planet II.
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2 days ago · David Attenborough is an English broadcaster, writer, and naturalist noted for his innovative educational TV programs, notably the nine-part Life series. As controller of BBC-2, he helped launch The Forsyte Saga and Civilisation.
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- David Attenborough attended Clare College, Cambridge, graduating with a master’s degree in 1947. He then began work at an educational publishing ho...
- David Attenborough was born May 8, 1926, in London. He grew up in Leicester, England, where his father was principal of the local university.
- Richard Attenborough was David Attenborough’s elder brother. Richard was an actor, director, and producer known for his dynamic on-screen presence,...
May 15, 2015 · Naturalist and television personality David Attenborough is the undisputed father of the modern nature documentary.
Feb 25, 2024 · The legendary naturalist explores the ways that animals hear and produce sound in his latest project, Secret World Of Sound. He uses cutting-edge technology to record noises from nature, but also faces the challenges of climate change and its impact on wildlife.
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Apr 4, 2024 · Learn how the environmental icon went from delighting at the natural world to pleading for its future in his latest series, “Mammals.” Explore his 70-year journey with the BBC’s NHU, from fossils to otters, from whales to wolves.
A new portrait of Sir David Attenborough has been unveiled, marking the veteran natural history broadcaster's 40 years of fellowship of the Royal Society. The oil painting is by Jonathan Yeo, who ...
