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George Adamson
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Born
February 3
,
1906
·
Dholpur, India
Died
August 20
,
1989
·
Kora, Kenya
(shot by poachers)
Birth name
George Alexander Graham Adamson
Mini Bio
George Adamson was born on February 3, 1906 in Dholpur, India. He was an actor and writer, known for
To Walk with Lions (1999)
,
Born Free (1966)
and
An Elephant Called Slowly (1970)
. He was married to
Joy Adamson
. He died on August 20, 1989 in Kora, Kenya.
Family
Spouse
Joy Adamson
(January 17, 1944 - January 3, 1980) (her death)
Trivia
Separated from Joy in 1970, but spent Christmases with her. Remained devoted to her.
Became friend's with
Ralph Helfer
the owner and trainer of the legendary African Lion
Zamba
while visiting the set of
The Lion (1962)
.
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