Dian Fossey(1932-1985)

Director
Writer

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Dian Fossey was born on 16 January 1932 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was a director and writer, known for Gorilles dans la brume (1988), The World About Us (1967) and The American Sportsman (1965). She died on 26 December 1985 in Karisoke, Rwanda.

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Known for

Sigourney Weaver in Gorilles dans la brume (1988)

Gorilles dans la brume

7.0

Writer

1988

The World About Us (1967)

The World About Us

8.3

TV Series

Director

Susan Oliver in The American Sportsman (1965)

The American Sportsman

8.0

TV Series

Self

National Geographic Specials (1965)

National Geographic Specials

8.5

TV Series

Self(archive footage)

Credits

Director

The World About Us
8.3
TV Series
- Director
- 1981

Writer

Personal details

Official site
- The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Born
- January 16, 1932
- San Francisco, California, USA
Died
- December 26, 1985
- Karisoke, Rwanda(homicide)
Publicity listings
- 2 Portrayals
- 1 Article

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Trivia
Attended and graduated from San Jose State University (1954). Resided in Africa from 1963 until her death, with the exception of receiving her Ph.D. in zoology at the University of Cambridge in England (1970-1974), and teaching at Cornell University (1980-1982).

Quotes
This book is about gorillas, not people.

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When did Dian Fossey die?
December 26, 1985
How did Dian Fossey die?
Homicide
How old was Dian Fossey when she died?
53 years old
Where did Dian Fossey die?
Karisoke, Rwanda
When was Dian Fossey born?
January 16, 1932

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