"Though having physically slowed down with age, the now 100-year-old presenter's passion for the natural world and his enthusiasm in sharing it with viewers has not waned. He holds the Guinness World Record for "the longest career as a television presenter and naturalist." From his onscreen debut in "Animal Disguises" in 1953 to the recent Netflix documentary "A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough," his broadcasting life has spanned more than 70 years."
"When BBC's "Blue Planet II" premiered in 2017, demand in China was so intense that local media reported temporary internet slowdowns as viewers rushed to stream it. Attenborough was first knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1985. In June 2022, he was knighted a second time by then Prince Charles for his nature documentaries and advocacy, becoming a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George."
"He is also the only person to have earned the UK's BAFTA awards across every major era of television technology from black and white to color, HD, 3D and 4K. In his native UK, he is often referred to as a "national treasure" a term that doesn't sit well with him though."
Sir David Attenborough, a 100-year-old British broadcaster and naturalist, maintains an indefatigable passion for the natural world despite physical aging. His broadcasting career spans over 70 years, from his 1953 debut in "Animal Disguises" to recent Netflix documentaries. He holds the Guinness World Record for longest career as television presenter and naturalist. His achievements include 32 honorary degrees, two knighthoods, and numerous accolades including the UN Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award. His documentaries generate massive global interest, with "Blue Planet II" causing internet slowdowns in China. He holds unique distinctions including being the only person to earn BAFTA awards across all major television technology eras.
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