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Steve Irwin

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  • Birth

    Steve Irwin was born in Essendon, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Crocodile Hunter

    Crocodile Hunter

    Part wildlife expert and part entertainer, Irwin became world famous for his TV series The Crocodile Hunter, among other nature programs.
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    Crocodile Hunter Series

    Crocodile Hunter Series1992 Australian TV show The Crocodile Hunter. Four years later, the series was picked up by the American cable network Animal Planet. At the peak of its popularity, the show aired in more than 200 countries.
  • Dr Dolittle 2 movie

    Dr Dolittle 2 movie

    Irwin appeared as himself in the 2001 film Dr. Dolittle 2 with Eddie Murphy.

  • Controversy

    Irwin occasionally drew criticism for his stunts. Some said that he was exploiting the animals that appeared on his shows. He stirred up even greater controversy in 2004 for feeding a crocodile while holding his infant son.

  • Death