David Attenborough wiki, bio, age, net worth, wife, dynasties, book, quotes
Attenborough is widely known for presenting and writing in conjunction with BBC Natural History Unit, the 9 Natural History Documentary series that forms the life collection which together constitutes a comprehensive survey of the life of animal and plant on earth.
Besides that, David is also the former senior manager at BBC where he had served as a controller of BBC Two and the Director of Programming for the BBC TV.
Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Sir David Frederick Attenborough
- Birth Date: 8th May 1926 (age 92 years old)
- Birthplace: Isleworth, Middlesex, England
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Attenborough
David Attenborough: Personal life
David Attenborough is originally from Isleworth, Middlesex, England. He came into this world on 8th May of the year 1926 which has now made him reach at the age of 92. Attenborough was born as the middle of 3 children to his parents.
His other family members also include his elder brother Richard and a younger brother John. David is the only living child to his parents. He spent his childhood by collecting stones, fossils, and natural specimens.
For his education, David went to study at the Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys. He later won a scholarship to the Clare College in 1945 where he studied Geology and Zoology. From there, Attenborough obtained a degree in Natural Sciences.
Attenborough was married to his wife named Jane Elizabeth Obsworth Oriel who is no more now. The pair tied their knot with each other in 1950 and was married until the death of Jane in 1997.
Besides that, David also has two children together with his wife whom they have named as Susan and Robert.
Fast Facts:
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Broadcaster and Naturalist
- Religion: Christianity
- Father: Frederick Attenborough
- Siblings: 2 (Richard and John)
- Height: 5 Feet and 10 Inches/ 1.78 m
- Married: Yes
- Wife: Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel (1950-until her death in 1997)
- Children: 2
- Hair Color: Grey
- Eye Color: Blue
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
David Attenborough: Career
David Attenborough is widely known for presenting as well as writing in conjunction with BBC Natural History Unit, the 9 Natural History Documentary series that forms the life collection which together constitutes a comprehensive survey of the life of animal and plant on earth.
He is also the former senior manager at BBC where he had served as a controller of BBC Two and the Director of Programming for the BBC TV. David is the only person who has won BAFTAs for the programs in each of the black and white, color, HD, 3D, as well as 4K.
Attenborough is considered as a national treasure in Britain. But he does not like that term. In the year 2002, David was named one among the “100 Greatest Britons” after a UK-wide pole for BBC.
Besides that, Attenborough has collected 32 honorary degrees from the British universities by January of the year 2013. He was honored by “Open University” in 1980 with whom he had a close association through the career.
Apart from that, David has also been featured as a subject of a number of BBC TV programs. His legacy of work was examined by Life on Air in 2002 and Attenborough the Controller focused on the time in charge of the BBC Two.
Additionally, David was also featured in The Way We Went Wild in 2004. It is a series about the natural history TV presenters. He was also named as the Most Trusted Celebrity in the United Kingdom in the 2006 poll of Reader’s Digest.
At present, David narrates the 2018 five parts series “Dynasties”. He is also scheduled to narrate “Our Planet” in 2019 which is an eight parts documentary series for Netflix.
Fast Facts:
- Occupation: Broadcaster and Naturalist
- Years active: 1952-Present
David Attenborough: Net worth
Being a popular and well-known broadcaster, Attenborough has been earning a huge amount of money. He has garnered the net worth which is estimated to be around $35 million.