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Armand Denis

Known for

Directing

Born

December 2, 1896

Birthplace

Brussels, Belgium

Died

April 15, 1971 (aged 74)

Biography

Armand Denis was a Belgian-born documentary filmmaker and television presenter. He is best known for his travel documentaries and wildlife films, particularly those focusing on Africa. Denis co-produced and presented the television series On Safari (1957–1965) with his wife, Michaela Denis, bringing the wonders of African wildlife and culture to a broad audience. His work played a significant role in popularizing the nature documentary genre.

Best known work

Below the Sahara
Below the Sahara
1953
Dark Rapture
Dark Rapture
1938
Savage Splendor
Savage Splendor
1949
Kriss
Kriss
1931
Wild Cargo
Wild Cargo
1934
Among the Headhunters
Among the Headhunters
1955
Under the Southern Cross
Under the Southern Cross
1954
Jungle Cavalcade
Jungle Cavalcade
1941
Dangerous Journey
Dangerous Journey
1944
On the Barrier Reef
On the Barrier Reef
1955

Filmography

  1. 1955

    On the Barrier Reef

    Director

  2. 1955

  3. 1954

  4. 1953

    Below the Sahara

    Director, Producer

  5. 1949

    Savage Splendor

    as Himself, Director, Producer

  6. 1949

  7. 1944

  8. 1941

  9. 1938

    Dark Rapture

    Director, Producer, Writer

  10. 1936

    Wheels Across Africa

    as Narrator, Director, Producer

  11. 1934

    Wild Cargo

    Director

  12. 1931

    Kriss

    Director, Producer

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