David Attenborough Celebrates His 100th Birthday: A Legacy of Exploration and Conservation Sir David Attenborough's century long life has been marked by an unwavering dedication to exploration, conservation, and storytelling.
With a body of work spanning over seven decades, his influence on our understanding of the natural world is immeasurable.
Early Years and Education Born on May 8, 1926, in Isleworth, Middlesex, Attenborough was the second of three children to Mary and Frederick Attenborough.