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Hugo van Lawick
Directing

Hugo van Lawick

Known for exceptional directing in global cinema.

Profession

Directing

Birthday

10 Apr 1937

Age

89 Years

Born In

Surabaya, Indonesia

Total Projects

3

Years Active

44 Yrs

Avg Rating

7.0 ★

Overview

Hugo Arndt Rodolf, Baron van Lawick (10 April 1937 – 2 June 2002) was a Dutch wildlife filmmaker and photographer. Through his still photographs and films, Van Lawick helped popularize the study of chimpanzees during his then-wife Jane Goodall's studies at Gombe Stream National Park during the 1960s and 1970s. His films drew the attention of the viewing public to the...

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