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Alan Root was born on 12 May, 1937 in London, England, UK, is a Cinematographer, Producer, Director. Discover Alan Root's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Alan Root networth?

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Occupation cinematographer,producer,director
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 12 May, 1937
Birthday 12 May
Birthplace London, England, UK
Date of death 26 August, 2017
Died Place Nairobi, Kenya
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Alan Root's Wife?

His wife is Joan Root (1961 - 1981) ( divorced), Fran Michelmore (? - 26 August 2017) ( his death) ( 2 children), Jenny Hammond (? - 2000) ( her death)

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Wife Joan Root (1961 - 1981) ( divorced), Fran Michelmore (? - 26 August 2017) ( his death) ( 2 children), Jenny Hammond (? - 2000) ( her death)
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Alan Root Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Alan Root worth at the age of 80 years old? Alan Root’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cinematographer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Alan Root's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2008

He was named an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008.

2006

His ex-wife Joan Root was fatally shot in January 2006 by assailants who broke into her lake front farmhouse outside Nairobi. Authorities suspect the conservationist was attacked because she tried to prevent illegal fishing on the lake. A former employee and a poacher are being held in the killing police said.

1988

While filming footage for Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey (1988), Root was bitten in the thigh by a charging gorilla, as he describes in TV documentary "Gorillas: Primal Contact."On another occasion (in 1969) his left forefinger had to be amputated after he was bitten by a puff adder.

1981

The Roots who made 10 movies together were considered pioneers for making nature films that woke up the genre of wildlife documentaries. A 1981 Times review called them "one of the world's greatest photographic teams."

1978

He was a cinematographer and producer, known for Mysterious Castles of Clay (1978), Gorillas in the Mist (1988) and Here be dragons (1990). He was married to Fran Michelmore, Jenny Hammond and Joan Root.

1967

In December 1967, The Times readers were reminded that Alan Root is a Londoner, whose family emigrated to Kenya after the war. He became a self-taught naturalist, who learnt the filming side of the job from another naturalist-cameraman Des Bartlett.

1937

Alan Root was born on May 12, 1937 in London, England.

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