Hugo Van Lawick
Photographer

Hugo Van Lawick Net Worth

Hugo Van Lawick was a Dutch photographer and wildlife filmmaker born on April 10, 1937 in Netherlands. He was an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who gained fame for his work in popularizing the study of chimpanzees and other wild animals. His work has been credited with helping to advance the field of animal behavior and conservation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 10, 1937
Birth Place Netherlands
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 2, 2002 (age 65)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $175 million (2024)

About

Emmy Award-winning Dutch Photographer and wildlife filmmaker who popularized the study of chimpanzees and other wild animals through his work.

Before Fame

He worked as a cameraman for a filmmaking couple after going to Africa in 1959.

Trivia

He was the founder of Nature Conservation Films WW.

Family Life

He was born to Baron Hugo Anne Victor Raoul van Lawick and Isabella Sophia van Ittersum and grew up with a brother.

Associated With

He began photographing and filming chimpanzees at Gombe Stream National Park in 1962 which is also where Jane Goodall did chimpanzee research in 1960.

Some Hugo Van Lawick images

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