David Attenborough
David Attenborough in Summary
Sir David Frederick Attenborough is an English broadcaster and natural historian. He is best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, the nine natural history documentary series forming the Life collection that together constitute a comprehensive survey of animal and plant life on Earth.
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David Attenborough Biography
Sir David Frederick Attenborough is an English broadcaster and natural historian. He is best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, the nine natural history documentary series forming the Life collection that together constitute a comprehensive survey of animal and plant life on Earth.
He is a former senior manager at the BBC, having served as controller of BBC Two and director of programming for BBC Television in the 1960s and 1970s. He is the only person to have won BAFTAs for programmes in each of black and white, colour, HD, 3D and 4K.
In 2018 and 2019, he received Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Narrator. He considers his 2020 documentary film, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, his personal witness statement of his life and the future.
He is the younger brother of the late director, producer and actor Richard Attenborough, and older brother of the late motor executive John Attenborough.
More Information about David Attenborough
- Name: David Attenborough
- Date Of Birth: May 8, 1926
- Place Of Birth: Isleworth, UK
- Main Occupation: Broadcaster
FAQs about David Attenborough
How Old is David Attenborough?
David Attenborough is 96 years old (birth date May 8, 1926).
Where is David Attenborough from?
David Attenborough was born in Isleworth, UK.
