Robert Attenborough Biography
Robert Attenborough is a senior lecturer in bioanthropology for the School of Archaeology and Anthropology at the Australian National University in Canberra.
He is best known as the son of David Attenborough, an English broadcaster and natural historian, and Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel. He has worked in academic roles in Australia and the UK.
Robert Attenborough Age
Attenborough is in his 50s. However, his exact date of birth is still not publicly known.
Robert Attenborough Family
Attenborough is the son of David Attenborough and Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel. His father is an English broadcaster and natural historian best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, the nine natural history documentary series forming the Life collection, which together constitute a comprehensive survey of animal and plant life on Earth.
His father is also a former senior manager at the BBC, having served as controller of BBC Two and director of programming for BBC Television in the 1960s and 1970s. Also, he is the only person to have won BAFTAs for programs in each of black and white, color, HD, 3D, and 4 K.
He has a sister named Susan Attenborough, a former primary school teacher.
Robert Attenborough’s Wife
Attenborough is a married man but likes to keep his personal life private. Information regarding his wife and family is not publicly available.
Education and Early Interests
Robert Attenborough Career
Attenborough is a senior lecturer in bioanthropology for the School of Archaeology and Anthropology at the Australian National University in Canberra.
Academic posts and Research
Robert has held positions at the Australian National University (ANU), listed as an Honorary / Senior Lecturer affiliated with the School of Archaeology & Anthropology. He is also connected with research groups at the University of Cambridge (McDonald Institute / Department of Archaeology), where his profile and publications are indexed. His published work and project descriptions emphasize demography, nutrition, and health in Papua New Guinea and other Pacific populations.
Research focus and Fieldwork
Robert’s fieldwork examines how ecological and social environments influence human growth, disease patterns, and population structure. That work often combines demographic data, nutritional measures, and genetic context to understand adaptation and health outcomes in less-developed regions. Several public profiles (ANU / Cambridge) summarize this research focus.
His work sits at the intersection of anthropology, public health, and human ecology fields that inform how communities respond to changing environments, nutrition transitions, and disease threats. That makes his research relevant for public-health planning, evolutionary studies, and policy in regions where environmental and social change is rapid.
Robert Attenborough Net Worth
Attenborough has an estimated net worth of $35 million.
Frequently Asked Questions About Robert
Who is Robert Attenborough?
A British biological anthropologist and academic, known for research on human population biology and health. He is also the son of Sir David Attenborough.
Where does Robert work?
He has held roles at the Australian National University (ANU) and is listed in Cambridge research directories — public profiles confirm these affiliations.
What does he research?
Human population biology, nutrition, and demography, especially work involving Papua New Guinea and other Pacific/Oceanic populations.
Is Robert Attenborough David Attenborough’s son?
Yes. Robert is David Attenborough’s son. David and his first wife, Jane Oriel, had two children, Robert and Susan.
How tall is Robert?
Attenborough’s height measurements have not been made public.