Hugo van Lawick

Hugo van Lawick

filmmaker Netherlands

Hugo van Lawick was a renowned Dutch wildlife photographer and filmmaker, best known for his groundbreaking documentary work with primatologist Jane Goodall. He played a pivotal role in documenting Goodall's studies of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania, which helped bring global attention to her revolutionary findings about primate behavior. Their collaboration resulted in the acclaimed 1965 documentary 'Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees,' which showcased the complex social structures and emotional lives of chimpanzees, further bridging the gap between humans and the animal kingdom.

Born on Apr 01, 1935 (90 years old)

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hugo van Lawick was a wildlife photographer and Jane Goodall's first husband. 7

The Guardian: Dame Jane Goodall obituary | Animal behaviour

Tanzania Tanzania: Hugo van Lawick was Jane Goodall's first husband and a wildlife cameraman who collaborated with her on various projects. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies at 91