David AttenboroughFilmography

Born:
May 8, 1926 in Isleworth, England
Occupation:
Actor, Screenwriter
Birth name:
David Frederick Attenborough
Biography:
As the preeminent godfather of the contemporary television nature documentary, who not only carved out an audience niche for such programs but laid down the basic structural framework for much of the current science material on The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, and PBS, Sir David...Read More

  • Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life

    Crew: Presented by, Screenwriter

    Actors: David Attenborough

    Synopsis: Directed by David Attenborough, this documentary examines the growing significance of Charles Darwin and his revolutionary theory. The first in a series about the naturalist, Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life represents a passion project for the acclaimed filmmaker who has spent a lifetime Read More

    2009

  • Planet Earth [TV Documentary Series]

    Actors: David Attenborough, Sigourney Weaver

    Synopsis: The creators of Blue Planet: Seas of Life reunite to celebrate our remarkable planet as never before thought possible with a stunning trip into the wilderness shot on revolutionary high-definition cameras over the course of five years, and utilizing 40 cameramen in 200 locations. These are the Read More

    2006

  • The Life of Mammals [TV Documentary Series]

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Actors: David Attenborough

    Synopsis: Like most of veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough's TV projects, the ten-part miniseries The Life of Mammals began as a best-selling book. The focus is on mammals not commonly seen (or not seen at all) on previous documentary series, with emphasis on nocturnal creatures whose activities could Read More

    2002

  • Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe

    Actors: Ben Stiller, Ardal O'Hanlon, Britney Spears, Jane Horrocks, Hugh Grant, Steve Coogan, Brad Garrett, Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield, Jerry Stiller

    2002

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 1 - Ocean World

    Synopsis: David Attenborough hosts this series on the oceans of the world and their inhabitants with some incredible photography of never-before-seen, groundbreaking animal behaviors. Part one of the series, Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Pt. 1 -- Ocean World, looks at the oceans' dominating influence on the Read More

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 2 - The Deep

    Synopsis: The Blue Planet: Seas of Life is an eight-part nature documentary series originally produced by the BBC and broadcast in the U.S. on the Discovery Channel. The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Vol. 2 contains the episodes "The Deep" and "Open Ocean." David Attenborough narrates this wildlife program Read More

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 3 - Open Ocean

    2001

  • State of the Planet, Part 3: The Future of Life

    2001

  • NOVA: Flying Casanovas

    Crew: Presented by, Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Some men will go to remarkable lengths to impress women, and this documentary reveals that there are birds who are no less creative and determined in their efforts to woo the opposite sex. Bowerbirds are a species of bird native to the rainforests of New Guinea; the male bowerbird uses flowers Read More

    2001

  • State of the Planet, Part 1: Is There a Crisis?

    Crew: Producer

    2001

  • State of the Planet, Part 2: Why is There a Crisis?

    Crew: Producer

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 8 - Coasts

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life [TV Documentary Series]

    Actors: David Attenborough

    Synopsis: Five years in the making, the elaborate British-American documentary series Blue Planet: Seas of Life was created for the purpose of revealing "the complete natural history of our planet." At least those were the words of the series' narrator, the renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough. By Read More

    2001

  • Lions: Spy in the Den

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 7 - Tidal Seas

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 4 - Frozen Seas

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 5 - Seasonal Seas

    2001

  • The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, Part 6 - Coral Seas

    2001

  • NOVA: Japan's Secret Garden

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Nova reveals one of Japan's most precious resources in this video trip to Lake Biwa. Sustaining a 2000-year-old way of life, this fresh water lake may hold the key to scientific mysteries. As it stands, it supports a valued and ancient farming tradition while witnessing the creation of a new type Read More

    2000

  • Leopards of the Night

    Synopsis: In the educational video Leopards of the Night, celebrated nature authority Richard Attenborough takes a fascinating look at the activities and abilities of the leopard, a night stalker by nature, and one of the sleekest and most clever of the big cat variety. The program documents leopards both Read More

    1999

  • The Life of Birds: The Meat Eaters

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: The Meat Eaters investigates birds' competition for hard-to-find prey. Viewers observe the various strategies employed by hunter and scavenger birds. Celebrated Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: Fishing for a Living

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: Fishing for a Living investigates the skillful fishing practices of our colorful feathered friends. Viewers tour freshwater and saltwater locations. Celebrated Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: Signals and Songs

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: Signs and Signals investigates the song of communication. In nature, birds use signals and noises to communicate and survive. Celebrated naturalist Sir David Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: To Fly or Not to Fly

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routine of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: To Fly or Not to Fly investigates the post-dinosaur phenomenon of birds that walk the earth. Celebrated naturalist Sir David Attenborough hosts the documentary series Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: The Mystery of Flight

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: The Mystery of Flight celebrates birds' awesome ability to take to the skies. Footage conveys their majestic speed, endurance, and agility. Celebrated naturalist Sir Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: Insatiable Appetite

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: Insatiable Appetite investigates bird nutrition and significant food intake. A bird's diet involves great variety: from acorns to zebra meat, the little creatures eat Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: Limits of Endurance

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: Limits of Endurance investigates the dangers posed by nature and humans to birds' survival. Pollution and natural disaster present great challenges. Celebrated Read More

    1998

  • Crocodiles! With David Attenborough

    Synopsis: David Attenborough hosts this NOVA program that provides a penetrating look into the world of crocodiles. Viewers go along as a group of researchers travel throughout the world to observe the behavior of this fascinating reptile. The program examines the crocodile's social behavior in some detail Read More

    1998

  • Wild Wolves

    Synopsis: Sir David Attenborough hosts the Nova title Wild Wolves. Special filming techniques such as infrared photography reveal the never-before-seen behavior of these mysterious and often misunderstood animals. Wild Wolves explores the "secret" life of these pack animals. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: Finding Partners

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routine of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: Finding Partners investigates the mating rituals of our colorful feathered friends. Celebrated naturalist Sir David Attenborough hosts the documentary series, which Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: The Demands of an Egg

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: The Demands of an Egg investigates the dangers surrounding a bird's instinct to reproduce. Celebrated naturalist Sir David Attenborough hosts the documentary series Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds: The Problems of Parenthood

    Synopsis: Part of the documentary series The Life of Birds, which examines the daily routines of birds in thorough detail, The Life of Birds: The Problems of Parenthood investigates a bird parent's role. Even bird moms and dads require great patience and skill. Celebrated naturalist Sir David Attenborough Read More

    1998

  • The Life of Birds [TV Series]

    Synopsis: Naturalist David Attenborough hosts the documentary series The Life of Birds, a ten-part examination of the life of the bird. Attenborough and crew visited 42 countries to document the activities of our fine feathered friends around the world. Computer-enhanced special effects provide viewers a Read More

    1998

  • David Attenborough's The Private Life of Plants: Plant Politics

    Synopsis: This BBC video, hosted by naturalist David Attenborough, is part of a series that looks at the complex world of plant behavior. With high-speed photography, the film shows the world of plants as most people have never seen it. Gardens and forests are shown to be war zones in which offensive and Read More

    1995

  • David Attenborough's The Private Life of Plants: Living Together

    Synopsis: Learn about how plants form partnerships with other forms of life, cohabit with and within other species of plants, fungi, and animals, and fight continuously for survival. Sir David Attenborough narrates this and all installments of the series The Private Life of Plants, this episode Read More

    1995

  • David Attenborough's The Private Life of Plants: Putting Down Roots

    Synopsis: Putting Down Roots is part two of the acclaimed PBS series, The Private Life of Plants. Hosted by famed naturalist David Attenborough, the program examines the intricate workings of a plant's root system. Using well-shot stop-motion photography, Attenborough explains how roots nourish plants and Read More

    1995

  • David Attenborough's The Private Life of Plants: Birds & Bees

    Synopsis: BBC producer and writer Sir David Attenborough has created another intriguing nature film that makes use of a variety of sophisticated and precise camera techniques. Viewers will see time-lapse photography and close-up shots of plants and the insects and birds that obtain food from them. The Read More

    1995

  • David Attenborough's The Private Life of Plants: Branching Out

    Synopsis: This documentary examines the seed, the earliest form of life for plants, and the journey a seed takes before settling in soil and growing roots. Sir David Attenborough narrates this and all installments of the series The Private Life of Plants, this episode depicting plants as highly savvy when Read More

    1995

  • Survival Island

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: While South Georgia Island in the Southern Atlantic Ocean neighbors the forbidding wastes of the Arctic, it's also a temporary home to large bands of migratory animals, particularly penguins and sea lions. In the spring and summer, South Georgia Island teems with life as flocks of penguins form Read More

    1995

  • David Attenborough's The Private Life of Plants: Jungle Out There

    Synopsis: This video is part of a series that examines different aspects of plant behavior. Hosted by naturalist David Attenborough, the series contains informative commentary and first-rate photography. In this episode, the topic is the natural habitats of different plant species and how they have adapted Read More

    1995

  • National Geographic: Killer Whales - Wolves of the Sea

    Synopsis: Killer Whales have long been considered the wolves of the sea. Fierce predators, they often work in pacts to track and catch their prey. This National Geographic video beautifully details their hunting rituals, allowing the wildlife enthusiast to come face to face with these amazingly-intelligent Read More

    1993

  • Life in the Freezer [TV Documentary Series]

    Crew: Screenwriter

    1993

  • Birds of the World: Eagles: The Majestic Hunters

    Synopsis: Birds of the World is a series depicting the fascinating life cycles of birds of prey. In this installment, Birds of the World: Eagles: The Majestic Hunters, host David Attenborough guides the viewer through a close-up look at one of the most powerful and deadly of hunters, the eagle. Trained in Read More

    1992

  • Trials of Life: Homemaking

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Like humans, animals build and maintain their homes. They worry about keeping the weather at bay and deterring unwanted guests. One of 12 videos in the Trials of Life series produced by BBC Television, Trials of Life: Homemaking shows viewers the amazing diversity of housing in the animal world. Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Finding the Way

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: How do animals know where to go? How do they find the way back to the place of their birth over thousands of miles of air and sea? Some animals, such as Arctic tern, return within inches of their hatching site. Without instrumentation, humans cannot duplicate their feats. Sir David Attenborough Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Continuing the Line

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: This program, narrated by David Attenborough, is part of a PBS nature series that examines the diverse adaptations and strategies animals make in their struggle for survival in the wild. This episode presents a look at an array of animals engaged in the serious business of continuing the family Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Living Together

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: This video is part of a series from the BBC that looks at the challenges that animals face in the wild. The series is hosted by popular television naturalist David Attenborough, who guides the viewer on a tour of the natural habitats of various animal species, as they face the struggle for Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Courting

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: The educational video, Trials of Life: Courting, points out the funny similarities between the mating rituals of human beings and animals. Focusing on the behavior of animals in nature to draw this parallel, the program looks at the sometimes wacky choices little creatures make in pursuit of Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Friends & Rivals

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: This video is part of a series produced by the BBC, which examines the lives of animals in the wild. The series is hosted by naturalist David Attenborough, who is a knowledgeable guide on this tour of animal habitats and behaviors. In this episode, Attenborough introduces the viewer to some Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Fighting

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: This video is one episode in a series, produced by the BBC, that examines the dangerous and often brutal forces that challenge animals living in the wild. Naturalist David Attenborough hosts the series, as it takes a close look at different aspects of animal life and behavior. In this segment, the Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Finding Food

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Renowned British naturalist David Attenborough narrates the highly acclaimed 12-volume video series, Trials of Life. Attenborough offers a penetrating and knowledgeable look into the natural world. Winner of two Ace Awards, the series uses stunning photography and advanced technology to reveal new Read More

    1990

  • Titbits and Nightlife

    1990

  • Trials of Life [TV Documentary Series]

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Hunting & Escaping

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Part of a series produced by the BBC, this video looks at the trials and tribulations of animal life in the wild. The series is hosted by popular television star and naturalist David Attenborough, who guides the viewer on a tour of the daily lives of different animal species. The quest for food is Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Arriving

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Hosted by well-known naturalist David Attenborough, this video is part of a series produced by the BBC. The programs follow the intricate lives of animals as they struggle for safety and food in a world teeming with enemies and danger. In this episode, first-rate photography captures animals Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Growing Up

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Renowned British naturalist David Attenborough narrates the highly acclaimed 12-volume series, Trials of Life. Attenborough offers a penetrating look into the natural world. Winner of two Ace awards, the video uses stunning photography and advanced technology to reveal new discoveries of how Read More

    1990

  • Trials of Life: Talking to Strangers

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: This video is one in a series produced by the BBC that investigates the often secret lives of wild animals. The presentation is hosted by television personality and naturalist David Attenborough, who guides the viewer through the mysterious world of animal behavior. In this episode, the focus is Read More

    1990

  • A TV Dante: Cantos I-VIII

    Actors: John Gielgud, Bob Peck

    Synopsis: A clear antecedent to Prospero's Books in its use of multiple-screen techniques, Peter Greenaway's take on Dante's Inferno is a fascinating journey through a well-known classical work. The close-ups of Bob Peck (as Dante) and Sir John Gielgud (as Virgil, whom Dante has asked to be his guide to Read More

    1988

  • A Zed & Two Noughts

    Actors: Andréa Ferréol, Brian Deacon, Eric Deacon, Frances Barber, Joss Ackland

    Synopsis: This twisted black comedy is obsessed in turn with swans, twins, and decay. Alba Bewick (Andréa Ferréol) is involved in a swan-related car accident near the zoo. The accident kills two other women, the wives of two twin zoologists, Oliver and Oswald Deuce (Brian and Eric Deacon). Alba is lucky Read More

    2/6/87

  • Nature: Birds of the Sun God

    Synopsis: The hummingbird has developed symbiotic relationships with several different flowering plants. This relationship, which has taken millions of years to develop, is featured in this film Nature: Birds of the Sun God. Plants provide nectar for the birds, and the hummers pollinate the plants. David Attenborough Read More

    1987

  • Nature: In-Flight Movie

    Synopsis: This program is part of a PBS series that takes the viewer to some of the world's wildest and most scenic places. In this episode, spectacular filming techniques give the viewer the thrill of the sensation of flight. The camera follows the gravity-defying airborne antics of hawks and storks, as Read More

    1987

  • Living Planet Vol. 6: The Frozen World

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 2: Jungle

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 11: The Building of the Earth

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 3: The Open Ocean

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 7: The Margins of the Land

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 8: The Sky Above

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. These entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 9: The Baking Deserts

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 4: The Northern Forest

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 10: Worlds Apart

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 12: New Worlds

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 1: Sweet Fresh Water

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Living Planet Vol. 5: Sea of Grass

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: Internationally known naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife programs David Attenborough leads viewers on a 12-part expedition to the world's major habitats, showing how plants and animals have adapted to their unique surroundings. The entertaining and inspirational programs reveal places and Read More

    1984

  • Life on Earth, Part 3: From Mammals to Humans

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: The history of the Earth, and the evolution of the species living on it, are the subjects of this BBC series, hosted by David Attenborough. This third and final episode examines the history of mammals. Over 200 million years after life began with simple ocean organisms, mammals emerged and began Read More

    1979

  • Life on Earth, Part 1: From Chemical Soup to Insects

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: The history of the Earth, and the evolution of the species living on it, are the subjects of this BBC series, hosted by David Attenborough. In this episode, the viewer sees how life began in the oceans some 400 million years ago, with the simple life forms that became the building blocks for all Read More

    1979

  • Life on Earth, Part 2: From Sea Squirts to Birds

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: The history of the Earth, and the evolution of the species living on it, are the subjects of this BBC series, hosted by David Attenborough. The program follows the development of life, which began some 400 million years ago with single cell organisms. This episode focuses on the simple life form Read More

    1979

  • Civilisation [TV Documentary Series]

    Crew: Consultant/advisor

    1969

  • Nature: Meerkats United

  • Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages

    Crew: Screenwriter

    Synopsis: The epic-length compendium Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages combines seven hours of rare specials hosted by and directly related to preeminent naturalist and explorer Sir David Attenborough. The program begins with its titular special, "Attenborough in Paradise," culled from a Read More

  • Nature: The Impossible Bird

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