Quick Facts
Born:
1980-01-20
Birthplace:
Santa Monica, California, USA
Credits:
29 Total Roles
Philippe Cousteau Jr.
Acting
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Biography
Philippe-Pierre Jacques-Yves Arnault Cousteau Jr. (born January 20, 1980) is an American oceanographer and environmental activist, the son of Philippe Cousteau and the grandson of Jacques Cousteau. He has continued the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about environmental and conservation issues. In 2017, he received an Emmy nomination for hosting the syndicated science series Awesome Planet.
He married his wife, Ashlan Gorse in 2013. She and Philippe co-hosted the Travel Channel show Caribbean Pirate Treasure.
He was born in Santa Monica, California, to Jan Cousteau, the widow of Philippe Cousteau, who was killed in a plane crash six months before the birth. He grew up in France and the United States.
He married his wife, Ashlan Gorse in 2013. She and Philippe co-hosted the Travel Channel show Caribbean Pirate Treasure.
He was born in Santa Monica, California, to Jan Cousteau, the widow of Philippe Cousteau, who was killed in a plane crash six months before the birth. He grew up in France and the United States.
Known For
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Self
Ocean's Deadliest
Self
Oceans
Self - Presenter
The Cousteau Collection N°11-1 | Scandal in Valdez
Self
The Cousteau Collection N°21-1 | A Reluctant Ally: The Mississippi (Part 1)
Self
The Cousteau Collection N°34-1 | The Legend of Lake Titicaca
Self
The Cousteau Collection N°11-2 | Ultimatum Under the Sea
Self
The Cousteau Collection N°16-1 | Strait Islands: The Waters of Discord
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Caribbean Pirate Treasure TV | Self |
| 2014 | Xploration Awesome Planet TV | Self |
| 2008 | Oceans TV | Self - Presenter |
| 2007 | Ocean's Deadliest MOVIE | Self |
| 1997 | Lake Baikal: Pearl of Siberia MOVIE | Self |
| 1995 | The Cousteau Collection N°42-1 | Desert Diamonds: South Africa (Part 1) MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | The Cousteau Collection N°44-1 | Australia: Treasures of the Sea MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | The Cousteau Collection N°14-1 | Australia: The People of Water and Fire MOVIE | Self |
| 1990 | The Cousteau Collection N°11-1 | Scandal in Valdez MOVIE | Self |