Hugo Van Lawick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hugo Van Lawick
Occupation	Photographer
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1937(1937-04-10)
Age	87
Date Of Death	2002-06-02
Birthplace	Surabaya
Country	Indonesia
Birth City	East Java
Horoscope	Aries

Hugo Van Lawick Biography

Hugo Van Lawick is one of the most popular and richest Photographer who was born on April 10, 1937 in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Emmy Award-winning Dutch wildlife photographer and filmmaker, who helped popularize the study of chimpanzees through his work.

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

He was the son of Isabella Sophia van Ittersum (Baron Hugo Anne Victor Raoul van Lawick) and was born to them.

Hugo Van Lawick Net Worth

Hugo Van Lawick is one of the richest Photographer from Indonesia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hugo Van Lawick 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After his 1959 trip to Africa, he worked as a cameraman in a filmmaking couple.

He is the founder of Nature Conservation Films WW.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Hugo Van Lawick Dating?

According to our records, Hugo Van Lawick married to Theresa Rice , Jane Goodall. As of December 1, 2023, Hugo Van Lawick’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hugo Ranked on the list of most popular Photographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Indonesia. Hugo Van Lawick celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Hugo Van Lawick

1. Hugo van Lawick was a Dutch wildlife filmmaker.
2. He directed over 50 films for National Geographic.
3. His most famous film is “The Leopard Son”.
4. Van Lawick worked closely with Jane Goodall in Tanzania.
5. He married Goodall and they had a son together.
6. Van Lawick passed away in 2002 at the age of 65.
7. He won numerous awards for his work, including an Emmy.
8. Van Lawick’s films focused on African wildlife and conservation efforts.
9. He began his career as a photographer before moving into filmmaking.
10. Van Lawick’s work helped to raise awareness about endangered species and habitats.

What became of Jane Goodall's son?

He was never on his own or left alone until he was 3 years old. Grub grew up among African wildlife and then was sent to England to study. He became a boat builder in Tanzania , where he still lives today with his family.

Is Jane Goodall still alive?

Dame Jane Goodall DBE
Spouse(s)| Baron Hugo van Lawick ​ ​ ( m. 1964; div. 1974)​ Derek Bryceson ​ ​ ( m. 1975; died 1980)​
Children| 1

Where is Jane Goodall now?

Since the pandemic began, Goodall has been staying at her family home in the south of England , far from the forest in Tanzania where her Jane Goodall Institute continues research on chimps and conservation.

How many family members did Jane Goodall have?

The older of two sisters , Jane Goodall was born on April 3, 1934, in London, England, into a middle-class British family. Her father, Mortimer Herbert Morris-Goodall, was an engineer. Her mother, Vanna (Joseph) Morris- Goodall, was a successful novelist.

Why did Jane divorce Hugo?

When Grub was seven years old, Jane and Hugo divorced. The demands of Hugo’s work as a wildlife photographer who traveled all around Africa and the demands of Jane’s work at Gombe had hurt their marriage. Both Jane and Hugo later remarried.