Philippe Cousteau Jr.

Philippe Cousteau Jr.

44 · Born: Jan 20, 1980

Personal Details

Official Socials
Born Jan 20, 1980 Santa Monica, California, USA
Parents
  • Philippe Cousteau
Relatives
  • Diane Cousteau (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Jacques-Yves Cousteau (Grandparent)
  • Simone Cousteau (Grandparent)
  • Jean-Michel Cousteau (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Fabien Cousteau (Cousin)
  • Alexandra Cousteau (Sibling)
  • Pierre-Yves Cousteau (Aunt or Uncle)

Biography

Philippe-Pierre Jacques-Yves Arnault Cousteau Jr. (born January 20, 1980) is an American oceanographer and environmental activist, the son of Philippe Cousteau and the grandson of Jacques Cousteau. He has continued the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about environmental and conservation issues. In 2017, he received an Emmy nomination for hosting the syndicated science series Awesome Planet. He married his wife, Ashlan Gorse in 2013. She and Philippe co-hosted the Travel Channel show Caribbean Pirate Treasure. He was born in Santa Monica, California, to Jan Cousteau, the widow of Philippe Cousteau, who was killed in a plane crash six months before the birth. He grew up in France and the United States.

Career

2014
Xploration Awesome Planet
2017
Caribbean Pirate Treasure
2008
Oceans
Oceans
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2007
Ocean's Deadliest
Ocean's Deadliest
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