Portrait of Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Bio: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, AC (11 June 1910 – 25 June 1997) was a French naval officer, oceanographer, scientist, inventor, filmmaker, photographer, innovator, conservationist, author, and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water. He co-invented the first successful open-circuit self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, ("SCUBA"), called the Aqua-Lung, which assisted him in producing some of the first underwater documentaries
Born: Sat, Jun 11 1910
Birthplace: Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Gironde, France

Death: Wed, Jun 25 1997
Jacques-Yves Cousteau is 87 years old
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Poster of Becoming Cousteau
Becoming Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau would have been no older than
87 in Becoming Cousteau
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 22 2021
Poster of My Father the Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
My Father the Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau would have been no older than
87 in My Father the Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 08 2011
Poster of Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Jacques-Yves Cousteau would have been no older than
87 in Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 14 2009
Poster of Lake Baikal: Pearl of Siberia
Lake Baikal: Pearl of Siberia
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
86 in Lake Baikal: Pearl of Siberia
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 02 1997
Poster of Titanic's Lost Sister
Titanic's Lost Sister
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
85 in Titanic's Lost Sister
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 1996
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°42-1 | Desert Diamonds: South Africa (Part 1)
The Cousteau Collection N°42-1 | Desert Diamonds: South Africa (Part 1)
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
84 in The Cousteau Collection N°42-1 | Desert Diamonds: South Africa (Part 1)
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 02 1995
Poster of 30 Years of National Geographic Specials
30 Years of National Geographic Specials
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
84 in 30 Years of National Geographic Specials
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 25 1995
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°44-1 | Australia: Treasures of the Sea
The Cousteau Collection N°44-1 | Australia: Treasures of the Sea
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
80 in The Cousteau Collection N°44-1 | Australia: Treasures of the Sea
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 02 1991
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°14-1 | Australia: The People of Water and Fire
The Cousteau Collection N°14-1 | Australia: The People of Water and Fire
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
80 in The Cousteau Collection N°14-1 | Australia: The People of Water and Fire
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Lilliput in Antarctica
Lilliput in Antarctica
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
79 in Lilliput in Antarctica
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Tue, May 22 1990
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°11-1 | Scandal in Valdez
The Cousteau Collection N°11-1 | Scandal in Valdez
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
79 in The Cousteau Collection N°11-1 | Scandal in Valdez
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 28 1990
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°16-1 | Strait Islands: The Waters of Discord
The Cousteau Collection N°16-1 | Strait Islands: The Waters of Discord
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
76 in The Cousteau Collection N°16-1 | Strait Islands: The Waters of Discord
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Riders of the Wind
Riders of the Wind
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
75 in Riders of the Wind
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
75 in Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 23 1985
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°21-1 | A Reluctant Ally: The Mississippi (Part 1)
The Cousteau Collection N°21-1 | A Reluctant Ally: The Mississippi (Part 1)
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
74 in The Cousteau Collection N°21-1 | A Reluctant Ally: The Mississippi (Part 1)
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 02 1985
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°20-1 | Alcyone: Daughter of the Wind
The Cousteau Collection N°20-1 | Alcyone: Daughter of the Wind
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
74 in The Cousteau Collection N°20-1 | Alcyone: Daughter of the Wind
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 02 1985
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°19-1 | Amazon: Snowstorm in the Jungle
The Cousteau Collection N°19-1 | Amazon: Snowstorm in the Jungle
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
73 in The Cousteau Collection N°19-1 | Amazon: Snowstorm in the Jungle
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 02 1984
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°18-1 | Fleeing Shadows: Indians of the Amazon
The Cousteau Collection N°18-1 | Fleeing Shadows: Indians of the Amazon
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
72 in The Cousteau Collection N°18-1 | Fleeing Shadows: Indians of the Amazon
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°17-1 | Amazon: In the Land of a Thousand Rivers
The Cousteau Collection N°17-1 | Amazon: In the Land of a Thousand Rivers
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
72 in The Cousteau Collection N°17-1 | Amazon: In the Land of a Thousand Rivers
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°17-2 | Amazon: The Enchanted River
The Cousteau Collection N°17-2 | Amazon: The Enchanted River
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
72 in The Cousteau Collection N°17-2 | Amazon: The Enchanted River
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea
St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
72 in St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 13 1982
Poster of Cries from the Deep
Cries from the Deep
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
71 in Cries from the Deep
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 09 1981
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°37-1 | Warm Blood in the Sea
The Cousteau Collection N°37-1 | Warm Blood in the Sea
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
70 in The Cousteau Collection N°37-1 | Warm Blood in the Sea
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 02 1981
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°36-1 | Clipperton: Island of Solitude
The Cousteau Collection N°36-1 | Clipperton: Island of Solitude
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
69 in The Cousteau Collection N°36-1 | Clipperton: Island of Solitude
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 02 1980
Poster of The Cousteau Odyssey: The Nile Part 2
The Cousteau Odyssey: The Nile Part 2
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
69 in The Cousteau Odyssey: The Nile Part 2
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 10 1979
Poster of The Cousteau Odyssey: The Nile Part 1
The Cousteau Odyssey: The Nile Part 1
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
68 in The Cousteau Odyssey: The Nile Part 1
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 26 1979
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°23-1 | The Easter Island Testament
The Cousteau Collection N°23-1 | The Easter Island Testament
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
67 in The Cousteau Collection N°23-1 | The Easter Island Testament
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 01 1978
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°8-1 | In Search of Atlantis (Part 1)
The Cousteau Collection N°8-1 | In Search of Atlantis (Part 1)
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
67 in The Cousteau Collection N°8-1 | In Search of Atlantis (Part 1)
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 29 1978
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°11-2 | Ultimatum Under the Sea
The Cousteau Collection N°11-2 | Ultimatum Under the Sea
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
67 in The Cousteau Collection N°11-2 | Ultimatum Under the Sea
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 27 1978
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°8-2 | In Search of Atlantis (Part 2)
The Cousteau Collection N°8-2 | In Search of Atlantis (Part 2)
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
67 in The Cousteau Collection N°8-2 | In Search of Atlantis (Part 2)
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 26 1978
Poster of Calypso's Search for the Britannic
Calypso's Search for the Britannic
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
67 in Calypso's Search for the Britannic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 22 1977
Poster of Lost Relics of the Sea
Lost Relics of the Sea
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
66 in Lost Relics of the Sea
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Voyage to the Edge of the World
Voyage to the Edge of the World
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
66 in Voyage to the Edge of the World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°1-2 | Sleeper Sharks of the Yucatan
The Cousteau Collection N°1-2 | Sleeper Sharks of the Yucatan
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
64 in The Cousteau Collection N°1-2 | Sleeper Sharks of the Yucatan
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 06 1975
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°5-1 | Life Under an Ocean of Ice
The Cousteau Collection N°5-1 | Life Under an Ocean of Ice
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
63 in The Cousteau Collection N°5-1 | Life Under an Ocean of Ice
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 26 1974
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°4-2 | The Flight of the Penguin
The Cousteau Collection N°4-2 | The Flight of the Penguin
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
63 in The Cousteau Collection N°4-2 | The Flight of the Penguin
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 26 1974
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°26-1 | 500 Million Years Under the Sea
The Cousteau Collection N°26-1 | 500 Million Years Under the Sea
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
62 in The Cousteau Collection N°26-1 | 500 Million Years Under the Sea
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 01 1973
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°9-2 | Morse's Smile
The Cousteau Collection N°9-2 | Morse's Smile
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
62 in The Cousteau Collection N°9-2 | Morse's Smile
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 26 1973
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°6-1 | Hippo, Hippo
The Cousteau Collection N°6-1 | Hippo, Hippo
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
62 in The Cousteau Collection N°6-1 | Hippo, Hippo
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 26 1973
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°2-1 | The Song of the Dolphins
The Cousteau Collection N°2-1 | The Song of the Dolphins
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
61 in The Cousteau Collection N°2-1 | The Song of the Dolphins
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 26 1972
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°7-1 | Octopus, Little Octopus
The Cousteau Collection N°7-1 | Octopus, Little Octopus
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
61 in The Cousteau Collection N°7-1 | Octopus, Little Octopus
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 26 1972
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°43-1 | Sunken Caverns
The Cousteau Collection N°43-1 | Sunken Caverns
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
60 in The Cousteau Collection N°43-1 | Sunken Caverns
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 01 1971
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°31-1 | The Fate of Sea Otters
The Cousteau Collection N°31-1 | The Fate of Sea Otters
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
60 in The Cousteau Collection N°31-1 | The Fate of Sea Otters
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 01 1971
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°12-1 | The Dragons of the Galapagos
The Cousteau Collection N°12-1 | The Dragons of the Galapagos
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
60 in The Cousteau Collection N°12-1 | The Dragons of the Galapagos
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 29 1971
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°15-1 | The Lagoon of Lost Ships
The Cousteau Collection N°15-1 | The Lagoon of Lost Ships
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
59 in The Cousteau Collection N°15-1 | The Lagoon of Lost Ships
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 30 1970
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°3-1 | Desert Whales
The Cousteau Collection N°3-1 | Desert Whales
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
58 in The Cousteau Collection N°3-1 | Desert Whales
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 26 1969
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°7-2 | The Night of the Squid
The Cousteau Collection N°7-2 | The Night of the Squid
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
58 in The Cousteau Collection N°7-2 | The Night of the Squid
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 26 1969
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°34-1 | The Legend of Lake Titicaca
The Cousteau Collection N°34-1 | The Legend of Lake Titicaca
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
57 in The Cousteau Collection N°34-1 | The Legend of Lake Titicaca
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°38-1 | The Coral Jungle
The Cousteau Collection N°38-1 | The Coral Jungle
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
56 in The Cousteau Collection N°38-1 | The Coral Jungle
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 01 1967
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°35-1 | The Sharks
The Cousteau Collection N°35-1 | The Sharks
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
56 in The Cousteau Collection N°35-1 | The Sharks
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 01 1967
Poster of The Cousteau Collection N°32-1 | The Precontinent Adventure (Precontinent III)
The Cousteau Collection N°32-1 | The Precontinent Adventure (Precontinent III)
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
55 in The Cousteau Collection N°32-1 | The Precontinent Adventure (Precontinent III)
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 01 1966
Poster of The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau
The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
55 in The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 24 1966
Poster of World Without Sun
World Without Sun
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
54 in World Without Sun
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of The Silent World
The Silent World
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
45 in The Silent World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 15 1956
Poster of La Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
La Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
44 in La Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
35 in Shipwrecks
as 'Self - Diver / Narrator'.
Wed, May 01 1946
Poster of At a Depth of Eighteen Meters
At a Depth of Eighteen Meters
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
32 in At a Depth of Eighteen Meters
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II | Australia, Indonesia and the Danube
Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II | Australia, Indonesia and the Danube
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
81+ in Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II | Australia, Indonesia and the Danube
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1992
Poster of Le monde est à vous
Le monde est à vous
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
77+ in Le monde est à vous
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World | New Zealand, Tahiti, Cuba, & Cape Horn
Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World | New Zealand, Tahiti, Cuba, & Cape Horn
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
75+ in Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World | New Zealand, Tahiti, Cuba, & Cape Horn
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 23 1986
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
71+ in Champs-Elysées
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Numéro un
Numéro un
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
64+ in Numéro un
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of Apostrophes
Apostrophes
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
64+ in Apostrophes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1975
Poster of Midi Première
Midi Première
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
64+ in Midi Première
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of Midi trente
Midi trente
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
61+ in Midi trente
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1972
Poster of Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
61+ in Le Grand Échiquier
as 'Self, Self - Main Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1972
Poster of Vetenskapens värld
Vetenskapens värld
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
61+ in Vetenskapens värld
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1971
Poster of Samedi soir
Samedi soir
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
60+ in Samedi soir
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
57+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
57+ in The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1968
Poster of En direct de...
En direct de...
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
45+ in En direct de...
as 'self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 16 1956
Poster of Was bin ich?
Was bin ich?
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
44+ in Was bin ich?
as 'self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1955
Poster of Bambi Awards
Bambi Awards
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was
37+ in Bambi Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948