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George Adamson(1906-1989)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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George Adamson
George Adamson was born on 3 February 1906 in Dholpur, India. He was an actor and writer, known for To Walk with Lions (1999), Born Free (1966) and An Elephant Called Slowly (1970). He was married to Joy Adamson. He died on 20 August 1989 in Kora, Kenya.
BornFebruary 3, 1906
DiedAugust 20, 1989(83)
BornFebruary 3, 1906
DiedAugust 20, 1989(83)
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Known for

Richard Harris in To Walk with Lions (1999)
To Walk with Lions
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1999
Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, and Elsa in Born Free (1966)
Born Free
7.2
  • Additional Crew
  • 1966
An Elephant Called Slowly (1970)
An Elephant Called Slowly
5.8
  • George Adamson
  • 1970
The Joy Adamson Story
TV Movie
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor

  • An Elephant Called Slowly (1970)
    An Elephant Called Slowly
    5.8
    • George Adamson
    • 1970

Writer

  • Richard Harris in To Walk with Lions (1999)
    To Walk with Lions
    6.7
    • based on the life story of
    • 1999

Camera and Electrical Department

  • The Joy Adamson Story
    TV Movie
    • photography
    • 1980

Personal details

  • Born
    • February 3, 1906
    • Dholpur, India
  • Died
    • August 20, 1989
    • Kora, Kenya(shot by poachers)
  • Spouse
    • Joy AdamsonJanuary 17, 1944 - January 3, 1980 (her death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 4 Portrayals
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Separated from Joy in 1970, but spent Christmases with her. Remained devoted to her.

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