Steve Irwin
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Summary
Steve Irwin was born on February 22, 1962[1], in Upper Ferntree Gully[2]. He died on September 4, 2006[3], in Batt Reef[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], television presenter[6], journalist[7], actor[8], and environmentalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77,261 views/month, #1,634 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Australia Zoo[11]
- Father: Bob Irwin[12]
- Mother: 67[13]
- Spouse: Terri Irwin[14]
- Child: Robert Irwin[15], Bindi Irwin[16]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Occupation: businessperson[19], explorer[20], herpetologist[21], zoologist[22]
- Field of work: nature[23]
- Notable work: The Crocodile Hunter[24]
- Award received: Queensland Australian of the Year award[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Steve Irwin[28]
- Cause of death: exsanguination[29]
- Family name: Irwin[30]
- Given name: Stephen[31], Robert[32]
- Official website: http://www.crocodilehunter.com/[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Steve Irwin[34]
- Commons gallery: Steve Irwin[35]
- Manner of death: accidental death[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Present in work: The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course[38], Dr. Dolittle 2[39]
- Nickname: The Crocodile Hunter[40]
- Birth name: Stephen Robert Irwin[41]
- Name in native language: Steve Irwin[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Steve Irwin include MY Steve Irwin[43], a patrol vessel[44]; Crikey steveirwini[45], a monotypic taxon[46]; and Irwin's turtle[47], a taxon[48].
Why It Matters
Steve Irwin has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Coyote Peterson[51], a YouTuber[52], b. 1981[53], of United States[54], awarded the Silver Play Button[55].
Entities named for him include MY Steve Irwin[43], a patrol vessel[44]; Crikey steveirwini[45], a monotypic taxon[46]; and Irwin's turtle[47], a taxon[48].
FAQs
Where was Steve Irwin born?
Steve Irwin's place of birth was Upper Ferntree Gully[2].
Where did Steve Irwin die?
Steve Irwin died in Batt Reef[4].
Who were Steve Irwin's parents?
Steve Irwin's father was Bob Irwin[12]. Steve Irwin's mother was 67[13].
Who was Steve Irwin married to?
Steve Irwin's spouses include Terri Irwin[14].
What did Steve Irwin do for work?
Steve Irwin worked as a screenwriter[5], television presenter[6], journalist[7], actor[8], and environmentalist[9].
What awards did Steve Irwin receive?
Honors received include Queensland Australian of the Year award[25] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
Who did Steve Irwin influence?
Steve Irwin has been cited as an influence by Coyote Peterson[51].