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David Attenborough is a biologist, television producer and television presenter. David Attenborough was born in Isleworth, United Kingdom on May 8, 1926. That works out to 100 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University College London. Awards on record include Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1974), Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (1991), Kalinga Prize (1981) and 5 more.
My Take
David Attenborough is, in my opinion, the greatest broadcaster who ever lived, and I do not say that lightly. A century old as of 2026, he has narrated the natural world for more than seventy years without ever sounding jaded. What strikes me is the tone: never preachy, never condescending, always that of a man genuinely delighted by a bird of paradise or a deep-sea creature. He turned wonder into a public service. The medals and prizes — the Kalinga Prize, the CBE and the rest — feel almost beside the point. Generations learned to love the planet through his voice, and I doubt anyone will ever replace him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Attenborough
- Name (Japanese)
- デイビッド・アッテンボロー
- Reading
- でいびっど・あってんぼろー
- Born
- May 8, 1926 (age 100)
- Origin
- Isleworth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- biologist / television producer / television presenter / environmentalist / naturalist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- University College London
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1991 Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
- 1981 Kalinga Prize
- 2009 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences
- 2015 Bodley Medal
- 1985 Founder’s Medal
- 1972 Cherry Kearton Medal and Award
- 2005 Nierenberg Prize
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/davidattenborough/
- Xhttps://x.com/SirDavidBBC
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Attenborough
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%83%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%9C%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q183337
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Attenborough born?
David Attenborough was born on May 8, 1926 and is 100 years old.
Where is David Attenborough from?
David Attenborough is from Isleworth, United Kingdom.
What does David Attenborough do?
David Attenborough works as biologist, television producer, television presenter, environmentalist, naturalist.
Where did David Attenborough study?
David Attenborough attended University College London.
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