David Suzuki

Almost every Canadian has heard the name David (Takayoshi) Suzuki especially in reference to protecting nature. He was born in Vancouver, B.C. in 1936 and became an environmental activist and visionary who has produced, starred in, or initiated countless documentaries, television episodes, films, and projects in Canada and around the world. Since there is so much fascinating information about this man here are ten randomly chosen facts that I find interesting to some degree.

1. Was placed in a Japanese internment camp in B.C. throughout most of the Second World War.
2. Is one of four children, including a twin sister named Marcia.
3. Earned a PhD in zoology from the University of Chicago in 1961.
4. Began a career in television in the 1970s with The Nature of Things debuting in 1979.
5. His daughter, Severn Cullis-Suzuki, is also a passionate environmental activist.
6. He co-founded the David Suzuki Foundation in 1990.
7. Was a professor of genetics at the Univerity of British Columbia from 1963-2001.
8. Has had 52 books on various topics and for different age groups published in his lifetime.
9. Has received honorary degrees from 24+ universities in Canada and elsewhere.
10. He is ranked as the fifth most important Canadian of all time.

Above: "Forces of Nature" trailer

Below: Severn Suzuki speaking