Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcaster, natural historian, conservationist, writer, producer, narrator |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1926 |
| Age | 100 years |
| Birthplace | Isleworth, London, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir David Frederick Attenborough |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Cambridge University |
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| Degree | Natural Sciences |
Career
| Early Career | Host of Zoo Quest (1954); BBC producer; Controller of BBC 2 (1965) |
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| Notable Works |
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| Career Span | Over 70 years, spanning eight decades |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Collected fossils and stones as a child | |
| 2. Served in the Royal Navy for 2 years after university | |
| 3. Filmed environmental specials from 83 different countries | |
| 4. Known for his recognizable soft voice in narrations | |
| 5. Pioneered colour television broadcasts in Europe as Controller of BBC 2 | |
| 6. Commissioned Match of the Day, Call My Bluff, and Monty Python’s Flying Circus |