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Sir David Attenborough (8th May 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.

When is David Attenborough birthday?
David Attenborough was born on May 08, 1926.
How old is David Attenborough?
David Attenborough is currently 98 years old.
How tall is David Attenborough?
David Attenborough is 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) tall.

What Zodiac sign is David Attenborough?
David Attenborough zodiac sign is Taurus.
Where is David Attenborough from?
David Attenborough was born in London, England, UK.
What is David Attenborough nationality?
David Attenborough is originally from UK.

Interesting Trivia

As head of BBC2, he introduced British audiences to colour television, and gave the go-ahead to Monty Python's Flying Circus. On 16 December 2006, he won the title of Greatest Living British Icon, voted for by viewers of BBC Two's The Culture Show, beating singers Sir Paul McCartney and Morrissey. He is a patron of the Optimum Population Trust, a group seeking to cut the growth in human population.