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 |
Latest News about Sir David Attenborough
08/05/2026
Sir David Attenborough turned 100 on 8 May 2026, and the milestone was widely marked by public tributes and media coverage. Reports around the birthday confirmed that he was alive and celebrated the occasion as one of the most recognisable figures in broadcasting and natural history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir David Frederick Attenborough |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Master’s degree in natural sciences, 1947 |
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| University | Cambridge University |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel (married 1950, died 1997) |
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Family
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Career
| Early Career | Royal Navy service; BBC producer; Zoo Quest host (1954) |
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| Key Positions | Controller of BBC2 (1965); Director of BBC Television Programming (1968-1972) |
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| Achievements | Introduced colour television to UK; Emmy for Blue Planet II; BAFTA; Peabody Award (2014) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/davidattenborough/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Travelled to 83 countries for documentaries | |
| 2. For The Life of Birds, travelled distance equivalent to circling the world four times | |
| 3. One of the most travelled people in the world | |
| 4. Key role in introducing colour TV to the UK |