Philippe Cousteau Jr.

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.

Known For

Ocean's Deadliest

as Self

The Cousteau Collection N°11-1 | Scandal in Valdez

as Self

The Cousteau Collection N°21-1 | A Reluctant Ally: The Mississippi (Part 1)

as Self

The Cousteau Collection N°34-1 | The Legend of Lake Titicaca

as Self

Oceans

as Self - Presenter

The Cousteau Collection N°11-2 | Ultimatum Under the Sea

as Self

The Cousteau Collection N°14-1 | Australia: The People of Water and Fire

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The Cousteau Collection N°15-1 | The Lagoon of Lost Ships

as Self

The Cousteau Collection N°16-1 | Strait Islands: The Waters of Discord

as Self

The Cousteau Collection N°17-1 | Amazon: In the Land of a Thousand Rivers

as Self