David Attenborough: Facts & Related Content
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David Attenborough: Ocean comes out on the beloved presenter's 99th birthday, and it's a furious call to arms
• May 8, 2025, 9:45 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Sir David Attenborough Ocean film 'greatest message he's told'
• May 7, 2025, 3:05 AM ET (BBC)
Attenborough film on ocean's resilience attracts King Charles to premiere
• May 6, 2025, 9:16 AM ET (Straits Times)
New Attenborough film showcases both destruction and hope in planet's oceans
• May 6, 2025, 4:27 AM ET (Straits Times)
Attenborough at 99: naturalist ‘goes further than before’ to speak out against industrial fishing in new film
• Apr. 30, 2025, 8:44 PM ET (The Guardian)
Facts
| Also Known As | Sir David Frederick Attenborough |
|---|---|
| Born | May 8, 1926 (age 99) • London • England |
| Awards And Honors | Emmy Award (2018) • Peabody Award (2014) |
| Notable Family Members | brother Richard Attenborough |
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