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Jean-Michel Cousteau

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Jean-Michel Cousteau was born on 8 May 1938 in France. He is a producer and director, known for Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I (1986), The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966) and Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II (1992).
BornMay 8, 1938
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BornMay 8, 1938
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Known for

    Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I (1986)
    Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Producer(produced by)
    The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966)
    The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II (1992)
    Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Producer
    The Odyssey (2016)
    The Odyssey
    6.6
    • Thanks
    • 2016

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    Producer



    • The Gulf of Mexico Marine Protected Area Network - RedGolfo
      Short
      • producer
      • 2020
    • Legends of the Deep (2019)
      Legends of the Deep
      5.9
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Swains Island: One of the Last Jewels of the Planet (2014)
      Swains Island: One of the Last Jewels of the Planet
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Jean-Michel Cousteau in My Father the Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau (2011)
      My Father the Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • Mon père le commandant: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • Call of the Killer Whale (2009)
      Call of the Killer Whale
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures (2006)
      Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures
      8.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2006–2009
    • Case of the Sponge 'Bob' (2005)
      Case of the Sponge 'Bob'
      7.4
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2005
    • Keiko: The Gate to Freedom (2001)
      Keiko: The Gate to Freedom
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2001
    • The Sacred Mirror of Kofun (1996)
      The Sacred Mirror of Kofun
      Video Game
      • co-producer
      • 1996
    • Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II (1992)
      Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II
      8.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1993–1994
    • Australia (1990)
      Australia
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 1990
    • Lilliput in Antarctica (1990)
      Lilliput in Antarctica
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1990
    • Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I (1986)
      Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I
      8.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1986–1989
    • Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez (1989)
      Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez
      8.8
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1989

    Director



    • Wonders of the Sea (2017)
      Wonders of the Sea
      6.7
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Call of the Killer Whale (2009)
      Call of the Killer Whale
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Keiko: The Gate to Freedom (2001)
      Keiko: The Gate to Freedom
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II (1992)
      Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1992
    • Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I (1986)
      Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1986–1989
    • Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez (1989)
      Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez
      8.8
      • Director
      • 1989
    • The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966)
      The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1987

    Additional Crew



    • OceanWorld 3D (2009)
      OceanWorld 3D
      6.4
      • presents
      • 2009
    • Dolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean (2008)
      Dolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean
      6.2
      Short
      • presenter
      • 2008
    • Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez (1989)
      Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez
      8.8
      • narrated
      • 1989

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    The Big Fix
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    The Big Fix
    The Big Fix
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    The Big Fix
    Coral Reef Adventures
    Trailer 1:45
    Coral Reef Adventures

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • May 8, 1938
      • France
    • Children
      • Fabien Cousteau
    • Parents
        Jacques-Yves Cousteau
    • Relatives
        Philippe Cousteau(Sibling)

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      Son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Simone Cousteau.

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    • How old is Jean-Michel Cousteau?
      87 years old
    • When was Jean-Michel Cousteau born?
      May 8, 1938
    • Where was Jean-Michel Cousteau born?
      France
    • What is Jean-Michel Cousteau known for?
      The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, The Odyssey, Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II, and Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World I
    • Does Jean-Michel Cousteau have children?
      Yes, 1 child, Fabien Cousteau

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