Portrait of John Downer

John Downer

Bio: A passionate zoologist, John has been making nature documentaries for the BBC for over 30 years. He made his name by abandoning the traditional style of nature documentaries and pioneering a highly inventive subjective approach using new technology and dramatic story-telling techniques His innovative approach to filmmaking has brought him numerous international awards for series such as Supersense, Weird Nature, Earthflight and Penguins – Spy in the Huddle
Born: Unknown birthdate.
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Poster of Serengeti River Crossing
Serengeti River Crossing
John Downer was
? in Serengeti River Crossing
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 22 2021
Poster of Spy in the Snow
Spy in the Snow
John Downer was
? in Spy in the Snow
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 30 2018
Poster of Caméras-espions au pays du froid
Caméras-espions au pays du froid
John Downer was
? in Caméras-espions au pays du froid
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale
Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale
John Downer was
? in Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 23 2015
Poster of Wings 3D
Wings 3D
John Downer was
? in Wings 3D
as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jun 17 2014
Poster of The Gathering Swarms
The Gathering Swarms
John Downer was
? in The Gathering Swarms
as 'Writer'.
Wed, May 21 2014
Poster of Earthflight
Earthflight
John Downer was
? in Earthflight
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 26 2013
Poster of Polar Bear - Spy on the Ice
Polar Bear - Spy on the Ice
John Downer was
? in Polar Bear - Spy on the Ice
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 22 2011
Poster of Trek - Spy on the Wildebeest
Trek - Spy on the Wildebeest
John Downer was
? in Trek - Spy on the Wildebeest
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 13 2007
Poster of Bears: Spy in the Woods
Bears: Spy in the Woods
John Downer was
? in Bears: Spy in the Woods
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 30 2004
Poster of Pride
Pride
John Downer was
? in Pride
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Jun 21 2004
Poster of The Galactic Garden
The Galactic Garden
John Downer was
? in The Galactic Garden
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 02 1985

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Poster of Serengeti - La grande cavalcade des animaux
Serengeti - La grande cavalcade des animaux
John Downer was
? in Serengeti - La grande cavalcade des animaux
as 'Author, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 2023
Poster of Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries
Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries
John Downer was
? in Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 04 2023
Poster of Serengeti
Serengeti
John Downer was
? in Serengeti
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2022
Poster of Serengeti
Serengeti
John Downer was
? in Serengeti
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 04 2019
Poster of Spy in the Wild
Spy in the Wild
John Downer was
? in Spy in the Wild
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 2017
Poster of Dolphins: Spy in the Pod
Dolphins: Spy in the Pod
John Downer was
? in Dolphins: Spy in the Pod
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 2014
Poster of Penguins: Spy in the Huddle
Penguins: Spy in the Huddle
John Downer was
? in Penguins: Spy in the Huddle
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 11 2013
Poster of Terra Mater
Terra Mater
John Downer was
? in Terra Mater
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 06 2011
Poster of Weird Nature
Weird Nature
John Downer was
? in Weird Nature
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 2002
Poster of Nature
Nature
John Downer was
? in Nature
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1982
Poster of Spy in the Troop
Spy in the Troop
John Downer will be
0+ in Spy in the Troop
as 'Creative Director'.
First Air Date
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