David Attenborough

David Attenborough

🎂 8th May 1926 (99 yrs) 📍 London, England, UK

Known For

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

Biography

Sir David Attenborough (born May 8, 1926) is a broadcaster and naturalist. His career as the respected face and voice of natural history programmes has endured for more than 50 years. He is best known for writing and presenting the nine "Life" series, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, which collectively form a comprehensive survey of all life on the planet. He is also 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 younger brother of director, producer and actor Richard Attenborough.

David Attenborough

🎬 Movies Featuring David Attenborough

Wild London

Wild London (2026)

as Self
Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the Coelacanth

Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the Coelacanth (2025)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Ocean with David Attenborough

Ocean with David Attenborough (2025)

as Self
A Deeper Dive with David Attenborough

A Deeper Dive with David Attenborough (2025)

as Self
Attenborough's Life Journey

Attenborough's Life Journey (2024)

as Self
Secret Lives of Orangutans

Secret Lives of Orangutans (2024)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
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Saving the Storks with Sir David Attenborough (2024)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster

Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster (2024)

as Self - Presenter
David Attenborough: A Life on Earth

David Attenborough: A Life on Earth (2023)

as Self
Our Planet II

Our Planet II (2023)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough

Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough (2022)

as Self - Presenter
Great Mammoth Mystery

Great Mammoth Mystery (2022)

as Self - Host
Attenborough's Wonder of Song

Attenborough's Wonder of Song (2022)

as Self - Presenter
Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard

Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard (2021)

as Self - Narrator
Parkinson at 50

Parkinson at 50 (2021)

as Self (archive footage)
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet (2021)

as Self - Narrator
Attenborough’s Journey

Attenborough’s Journey (2021)

as Self
The Year Earth Changed

The Year Earth Changed (2021)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Prince William: A Planet For Us All

Prince William: A Planet For Us All (2020)

as Self
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)

as Self
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Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation (2020)

as Self
Extinction: The Facts

Extinction: The Facts (2020)

as Self - Presenter
Planet Earth: A Celebration

Planet Earth: A Celebration (2020)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People and Counting

Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People and Counting (2020)

as Self
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy

Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy (2020)

as Self
The Forum

The Forum (2019)

as Self
The Living Thames

The Living Thames (2019)

as Self
The Kiwi, The Knight and the Qashqai

The Kiwi, The Knight and the Qashqai (2019)

as Self
Climate Change: The Facts

Climate Change: The Facts (2019)

as Self - Presenter
Our Planet: Behind the Scenes

Our Planet: Behind the Scenes (2019)

as Self - Narrator
Timelapse of the Future: A Journey to the End of Time

Timelapse of the Future: A Journey to the End of Time (2019)

as Self - Narrator (archive sound)
Dragons and Damsels

Dragons and Damsels (2019)

as Self - Narrator
Wild Karnataka

Wild Karnataka (2019)

as Self - Narrator
Whale Wisdom

Whale Wisdom (2018)

as Self - Narrator
Into the Jungle

Into the Jungle (2018)

as Self - Narrator
Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana Trench

Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana Trench (2018)

as Self - Narrator
David Attenborough's Tasmania

David Attenborough's Tasmania (2018)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal

Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal (2018)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Queen's Green Planet

The Queen's Green Planet (2018)

as Self
Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs

Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs (2018)

as Self - Presenter
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018)

as Presenter
Deep Ocean: Giants of the Antarctic Deep

Deep Ocean: Giants of the Antarctic Deep (2018)

as Narrator
The Making of David Attenborough's Ant Mountain

The Making of David Attenborough's Ant Mountain (2018)

as Self
David Attenborough's Ant Mountain

David Attenborough's Ant Mountain (2017)

as Self - Presenter
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants

Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants (2017)

as Self – Presenter
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

Attenborough and the Giant Elephant (2017)

as Self - Presenter
And the Winner Isn't

And the Winner Isn't (2017)

as Self
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Richmond Park National Nature Reserve (2017)

as Self
Hotel Armadillo

Hotel Armadillo (2017)

as Self - Narrator
Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment

Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment (2017)

as Self - Narrator
Cheetahs: Growing Up Fast

Cheetahs: Growing Up Fast (2017)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
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Richard Batterham, Master Potter (2017)

as Self
Planet Earth II: A World of Wonder

Planet Earth II: A World of Wonder (2017)

as Self - Presenter
Jaguars: Brazil's Super Cats

Jaguars: Brazil's Super Cats (2016)

as Self
Deep Ocean: Lights in the Abyss

Deep Ocean: Lights in the Abyss (2016)

as Self - Narrator
Zoo Quest in Colour

Zoo Quest in Colour (2016)

as Self - Presenter
Attenborough's Life That Glows

Attenborough's Life That Glows (2016)

as Self - Presenter
Attenborough at 90

Attenborough at 90 (2016)

as Self
Attenborough at 90: Behind the Lens

Attenborough at 90: Behind the Lens (2016)

as Self
Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur

Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur (2016)

as Self - Presenter
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Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech (2015)

as Self
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Cougars Undercover (2015)

as Self
David Attenborough Meets President Obama

David Attenborough Meets President Obama (2015)

as Self
Attenborough's Big Birds

Attenborough's Big Birds (2015)

as Narrator
Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks

Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks (2015)

as Self - Narrator
Africa's Fishing Leopards

Africa's Fishing Leopards (2015)

as Narrator (voice)
Attenborough's Paradise Birds

Attenborough's Paradise Birds (2015)

as Presenter - Narrator
Deep Ocean: The Lost World of the Pacific

Deep Ocean: The Lost World of the Pacific (2015)

as Self – Narrator
Björk: Biophilia Live

Björk: Biophilia Live (2014)

as Self - Opening Sequence (voice)
Sir David Attenborough – A Life on Earth

Sir David Attenborough – A Life on Earth (2014)

as David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough – A Life on Earth

Sir David Attenborough – A Life on Earth (2014)

as Self
Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places

Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places (2014)

as Narrator
Fabulous Frogs

Fabulous Frogs (2014)

as Self - Narrator
The Bat Man of Mexico

The Bat Man of Mexico (2014)

as Self
Conquest of The Skies 3D

Conquest of The Skies 3D (2014)

as 自己
Conquest of The Skies 3D

Conquest of The Skies 3D (2014)

as 编剧
David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive

David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive (2014)

as Presenter
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Autopsy on a Dream (2013)

as Self
When Björk Met Attenborough

When Björk Met Attenborough (2013)

as Self
The Mating Game

The Mating Game (2013)

as Narrator
Galapagos with David Attenborough

Galapagos with David Attenborough (2013)

as Self - Presenter
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Edwardian Insects on Film (2013)

as Self
Legends of the Deep: The Giant Squid

Legends of the Deep: The Giant Squid (2013)

as Self - Narrator
David Attenborough: The Early Years

David Attenborough: The Early Years (2013)

as Self
Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild

Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild (2012)

as Self - Presenter
Attenborough's Ark

Attenborough's Ark (2012)

as Narrator
The Penguin King

The Penguin King (2012)

as Self - Narrator
Hummingbirds: Jewelled Messengers

Hummingbirds: Jewelled Messengers (2012)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
Tales of Television Centre

Tales of Television Centre (2012)

as Self
Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna (2012)

as Narrator
Superfish: Bluefin Tuna

Superfish: Bluefin Tuna (2012)

Animal House

Animal House (2011)

as Self
Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough

Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough (2011)

as Self - Presenter / Narrator
Desert Seas

Desert Seas (2011)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Secrets of Scott's Hut

The Secrets of Scott's Hut (2011)

as Self
Attenborough and the Giant Egg

Attenborough and the Giant Egg (2011)

as Self - Presenter
Mad and Bad: 60 Years of Science on TV

Mad and Bad: 60 Years of Science on TV (2010)

as Self
Attenborough's Journey

Attenborough's Journey (2010)

as Self
Jane Goodall - Beauty and the Beasts

Jane Goodall - Beauty and the Beasts (2010)

as Self
Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradise (2010)

as Self
Water Life A World of Water

Water Life A World of Water (2009)

as 导演
Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link

Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link (2009)

as Self - Presenter / Narrator
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (2009)

as Presenter
Clever Monkeys

Clever Monkeys (2008)

as Narrator
Superfish

Superfish (2008)

as Self - Narrator
Snow Leopard: Beyond the Myth

Snow Leopard: Beyond the Myth (2008)

as Narrator
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Attenborough Explores... Our Fragile World (2007)

as Himself - Presenter
Trek - Spy on the Wildebeest

Trek - Spy on the Wildebeest (2007)

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Can We Save Planet Earth? (2006)

Your Favourite Attenborough Moment

Your Favourite Attenborough Moment (2006)

as Self (archive footage)
Gorillas Revisited with Sir David Attenborough

Gorillas Revisited with Sir David Attenborough (2006)

as Presenter
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My Favourite Attenborough Moment (2006)

as Self (archive footage)
Desert Lions

Desert Lions (2006)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
A War on Science

A War on Science (2006)

as Self
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Kea: The Smartest Parrot (2005)

as Presenter
Bears: Spy in the Woods

Bears: Spy in the Woods (2004)

Satoyama II: Japan's Secret Watergarden

Satoyama II: Japan's Secret Watergarden (2004)

as Narrator
The Amber Time Machine

The Amber Time Machine (2004)

as Narrator
The Minsmere Year

The Minsmere Year (2004)

The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough

The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough (2003)

Smart Sharks: Swimming With Roboshark

Smart Sharks: Swimming With Roboshark (2003)

as Self
Deep Blue

Deep Blue (2003)

as Self
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe

Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002)

as Self (voice)
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television

Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television (2002)

as Self
Attenborough the Controller

Attenborough the Controller (2002)

as Self
Great Natural Wonders of the World

Great Natural Wonders of the World (2002)

as Presenter
Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction

Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction (2000)

as Narrator
Lions: Spy in the Den

Lions: Spy in the Den (2000)

as Narrator
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Living with Dinosaurs (2000)

as Presenter
The Lost Gods of Easter Island

The Lost Gods of Easter Island (2000)

as Himself - Presenter
The Song of the Earth

The Song of the Earth (2000)

as Narrator
The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth

The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth (1999)

as Presenter - Narrator
Tiger: The Elusive Princess

Tiger: The Elusive Princess (1999)

as Narrator (voice)
Islands of the Vampire Birds

Islands of the Vampire Birds (1999)

as Narrator
Satoyama I: Japan's Secret Watergarden

Satoyama I: Japan's Secret Watergarden (1999)

as Narrator
The Dragons of Galapagos

The Dragons of Galapagos (1998)

as Narrator
Leopard: The Agent of Darkness

Leopard: The Agent of Darkness (1997)

as Self
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Humpback Whale: The Giant of the Oceans (1997)

as Self
Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss

Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss (1996)

as Narrator
Attenborough in Paradise

Attenborough in Paradise (1996)

as Self - Narrator
Survival Island

Survival Island (1996)

as Narrator
World of Wildlife: African Big Cats

World of Wildlife: African Big Cats (1995)

as Self - Narrator
The Private Life of Plants

The Private Life of Plants (1995)

as himself
Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea

Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea (1993)

as Narrator
Barn Owl: Bird of Darkness

Barn Owl: Bird of Darkness (1991)

The Making Of The Trials Of Life - Once More Into The Termite Mound

The Making Of The Trials Of Life - Once More Into The Termite Mound (1990)

as Self
The Trials of Life

The Trials of Life (1990)

as Self - Presenter
A TV Dante

A TV Dante (1990)

as Himself
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Birds of the Sun God (1987)

as Narrator
A Zed & Two Noughts

A Zed & Two Noughts (1985)

as Himself - Documentary Narrator (voice)
Aliens From Inner Space

Aliens From Inner Space (1983)

as Narrator
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An Everyday Miracle (1981)

as Narrator
Squirrel On My Shoulder

Squirrel On My Shoulder (1979)

as Narrator
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At Home with Badgers (1978)

as Narrator
A Blank on the Map

A Blank on the Map (1971)

as Himself - Presenter
Elsa the Lioness

Elsa the Lioness (1961)

as Self
Zoo Quest to West Africa

Zoo Quest to West Africa (1955)

as Self
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Baobab, Portrait of a Tree (N/A)

as Narrator (voice)