David Attenborough becomes oldest Daytime Emmy winner
Summary
Sir David Attenborough, at 99 years old, became the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on the documentary "Secret Lives of Orangutans." The documentary won awards in three categories, and the ceremony took place in Pasadena, California. Attenborough was not present at the event.Key Facts
- David Attenborough won a Daytime Emmy for "Secret Lives of Orangutans."
- At 99, he is the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy, breaking the record held by Dick Van Dyke, who was 98.
- The documentary also won awards for music direction and composition, and directing.
- The event took place at the 52nd annual Daytime Emmys in Pasadena, California.
- Sir David Attenborough has a 70-year career in natural history broadcasting.
- More than 40 species are named after Attenborough.
- He recently released a film called "Ocean," focusing on biodiversity and climate protection.
- Other winners included "General Hospital" and Drew Barrymore.
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