David Attenborough - Actor Profile

David Attenborough

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 8, 1926
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough (born May 8, 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Attenborough reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of David Attenborough's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Attenborough remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Islands of the Vampire Birds, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Attenborough Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Attenborough's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Islands of the Vampire Birds (1999) movie poster
★10.0

Islands of the Vampire Birds — The story of Darwin's finches and their relationship with other creatures of the Galapagos; tracing their evolution, how

Islands of the Vampire Birds

1999•Documentary
★10.0
Parkinson at 50 (2021) movie poster
★10.0

Parkinson at 50 — Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and re

Parkinson at 50

2021•Documentary
★10.0
David Attenborough: A Life on Earth (2023) movie poster
★10.0

David Attenborough: A Life on Earth — The incredible journey and illustrious career of one of the most travelled men in history, this documentary tells the st

David Attenborough: A Life on Earth

2023•Documentary
★10.0
David Attenborough: The Early Years (2013) movie poster
★10.0

David Attenborough: The Early Years — Sir David Attenborough recalls moments from his early television career and discusses the stories behind them. Among the

David Attenborough: The Early Years

2013•Documentary
★10.0
Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the Coelacanth (2025) movie poster
★10.0

Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the Coelacanth — David Attenborough looks into the ocean's depths to discuss the coelacanth, a primeval fish hidden for 400 million years

Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the Coelacanth

2025•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Attenborough.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the Coelacanth Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 Ocean with David Attenborough Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Secret Lives of Orangutans Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2023 David Attenborough: A Life on Earth Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Attenborough's Wonder of Song Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2021 Parkinson at 50 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Attenborough’s Journey Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Year Earth Changed Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2020 David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Planet Earth: A Celebration Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Timelapse of the Future: A Journey to the End of Time Self - Narrator (archive sound) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Dragons and Damsels Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2019 Wild Karnataka Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2018 Into the Jungle Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2018 Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana Trench Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2017 David Attenborough's Ant Mountain Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2016 Zoo Quest in Colour Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2016 Attenborough's Life That Glows Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2016 Attenborough at 90 Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Attenborough at 90: Behind the Lens Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 David Attenborough Meets President Obama Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Attenborough's Big Birds Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2015 Attenborough's Paradise Birds Presenter - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2015 Deep Ocean: The Lost World of the Pacific Self – Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2014 Fabulous Frogs Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Bat Man of Mexico Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 When Björk Met Attenborough Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Edwardian Insects on Film Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Legends of the Deep: The Giant Squid Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2013 David Attenborough: The Early Years Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Attenborough's Ark Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2012 Hummingbirds: Jewelled Messengers Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Tales of Television Centre Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Superfish: Bluefin Tuna - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Desert Seas Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Attenborough and the Giant Egg Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2010 Jane Goodall - Beauty and the Beasts Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Gorillas Revisited with Sir David Attenborough Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2006 A War on Science Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Bears: Spy in the Woods - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Satoyama II: Japan's Secret Watergarden Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2002 Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Lions: Spy in the Den Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth Presenter - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1999 Islands of the Vampire Birds Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1996 Attenborough in Paradise Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Private Life of Plants himself Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Trials of Life Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Blank on the Map Himself - Presenter Super Hit Similar →

David Attenborough - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Attenborough?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Attenborough is "Islands of the Vampire Birds" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Attenborough acted in?

David Attenborough has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Attenborough?

Other notable films include "Parkinson at 50", "David Attenborough: A Life on Earth", and "David Attenborough: The Early Years".