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Steve Irwin was credited as a screenwriter, television presenter and journalist. Steve Irwin was born in Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia on February 22, 1962. Death is recorded on September 4, 2006, at the age of 44. Awards on record include Queensland Australian of the Year award (2004) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Credited works include The Crocodile Hunter.
My Take
Honestly, there was nobody quite like Steve Irwin, and I don't think there ever will be again. The man grew up catching crocodiles with his bare hands at his parents' wildlife park, turned that into a career, and somehow convinced the entire world to care deeply about animals most people actively run from — crocs, king cobras, giant tortoises. The Crocodile Hunter wasn't an act; that enthusiasm was completely real, and you could feel it through the screen. What I respect most is that behind all the "Crikey!" showmanship was a serious conservationist who put his money and his zoo, Australia Zoo, into genuine wildlife protection. He died tragically young in 2006, but his kids Bindi and Robert have carried his legacy forward in a way that would clearly make him beam. A genuine one-of-a-kind.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Irwin
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーブ・アーウィン
- Reading
- すてぃーぶ・あーうぃん
- Born
- February 22, 1962 – September 4, 2006
- Origin
- Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
- Occupation
- screenwriter / television presenter / journalist / actor / environmentalist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Queensland Australian of the Year award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Crocodile Hunter |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.crocodilehunter.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20Irwin
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126513
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Steve Irwin born?
Steve Irwin was born on February 22, 1962.
When did Steve Irwin die?
Steve Irwin died on September 4, 2006, aged 44.
Where was Steve Irwin from?
Steve Irwin was from Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia.
What did Steve Irwin do?
Steve Irwin worked as screenwriter, television presenter, journalist, actor, environmentalist.
What was Steve Irwin known for?
Steve Irwin's notable works include The Crocodile Hunter.
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