Born in Neisse, Germany. Director of the Zoological Garden of Frankfurt, Germany; veterinarian, animal psychologist, conservationist, writer, encyclopedia editor, journal editor, popular television host on an animal program, leader of expeditions to study animal life around the world, and curator of the Tanzanian national parks. Films include ULLA, DAS SCHIMPANSENKIND (1950), KEIN PLATZ FÜR WILDE TIERE (1956), SCHWALBEN AM SPIEß (1958), and SERENGETI DARF NICH STERBEN (1959). Grzimek died while visiting a circus performance.  Documentary (Features) 1959: SERENGETI DARF NICHT STERBEN (SERENGETI SHALL NOT DIE) - Producer 1 nomination, 1 Award