Jane Goodall

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Known For

Acting

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0.5206

Gender

Female

Birthday

03-Apr-1934

Age

(92 years old)

Place of Birth

Hampstead, London, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Dame Jane Morris Goodall
  • Jane Morris Goodall
  • Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall
  • Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall
  • Jeyn Morris Goodall
  • Dr. Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

Biography

Dame Jane Morris Goodall DBE (born Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall, 3 April 1934 – 1 October 2025), formerly Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall, was an English primatologist and anthropologist. Considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall was best known for her 55+ year study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.


Credits

Jane Goodall and the World of Animal Behavior: The Wild Dogs of Africa Jane Goodall and the World of Animal Behavior: The Wild Dogs of Africa (1973) Character: Narrator
A two‐year study of one wild dog unit (called the “Genghis pack”) by the animal expert and her colleague/husband, Hugo Van Lawick, who share the narration with Hal Holbrook.
Jane Goodall - Beauty and the Beasts Jane Goodall - Beauty and the Beasts (2010) Character: Self
Documentary about Jane Goodall, a young secretary from Bournemouth with no scientific qualifications, who entered a remote forest in Africa in 1960 and became accepted by a group of wild chimpanzees. Her discoveries transformed our understanding of them and challenged the way we define ourselves as human beings by showing just how close we are as a species to our closest living relatives. In the film, we discover the person behind the myth, what motivates her and the personal cost her life's work has exacted from her.
Chimps: So Like Us Chimps: So Like Us (1990) Character: N/A
An educational documentary on chimpanzees, narrated by and based on the work of zoologist Jane Goodall.
Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees (2002) Character: Self
Showcased in beautiful IMAX format, this documentary takes viewers into the hearts, minds and world of chimpanzees as it profiles legendary scientist Dr. Jane Goodall's work among the chimps at Gombe Park on Africa's Lake Tanganyka. Dr. Goodall and other researchers give us an up-close look at the daily lives of the Gombe chimp families -- Fifi and sons Freud and alpha male Frodo, along with Gremlin, Gaia and the endearing Galahad.
Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk (2005) Character: N/A
Primatologist, ethologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall examines how animals communicate with each other and their human friends, through stories of animals that have changed people's lives, scientific research into animal language and more. Goodall, who has earned multiple awards for her work in animal research and welfare, focuses on how communication between animals and humans can lead to surprising mutual benefits.
30 Years of National Geographic Specials 30 Years of National Geographic Specials (1995) Character: Self (archive footage)
Celebrates 30 years of televised specials by The National Geographic Society.
Trio. Jane's Music of Life Trio. Jane's Music of Life (2015) Character: N/A
Jane Goodall, one of the most inspiring and renowned activists of all time, has spent the past five years to spread his message with two musicians. Trio is a story about friendship, love of nature and passion for music. An intimate and authentic portrait of the planet's most beloved primatologist.
Chwilami życie bywa znośne Chwilami życie bywa znośne (2010) Character: N/A
Documentary about Polish poet and Nobel Prize winner Wisława Szymborska.
Arten retten - Gegen das große Verschwinden Arten retten - Gegen das große Verschwinden (2020) Character: Self
With celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall, this documentary goes around the world to meet the individuals working hard to protect the world’s biodiversity for the future of the planet and the future of mankind.
Food for Change Food for Change (2020) Character: Self
Our plate is our most powerful weapon in fighting global warming and in protecting our planet. Today, our diets play a major role in the threats weighing on our planet. But, there is hope. Investigative journalist Benoît Bringer sets off on a global search for women and men who are inventing a new dietary model, one which respects both humankind and nature. This documentary gives us hope, showing us how we can each be a force for change and develop recipes for an economically viable dietary transition.
We Are Nature We Are Nature (2021) Character: Self
We made this short film under lockdown conditions throughout the pandemic of Covid-19. The film argues that policies are not enough to prevent a future outbreak. We need a paradigm shift in how we view nature and the rest of life on this planet. The film was made remotely via zoom, a fact made clear in the style of the film. Our speakers appear on screens, which we filmed from inside our homes. Each speaker offers a different perspective on the origins of the pandemic in the ways we see and value nature. If humans can’t escape their connection to the natural world, it’s time for a better one. The health of us and the planet depends on it.
The Life and Legend of Jane Goodall The Life and Legend of Jane Goodall (1990) Character: Self
Born in London in 1934, Jane Goodall spent decades in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, studying the social and family structures of chimpanzees and helping to bring their ecological vulnerability into the public consciousness. She also founded and remains integral to the Jane Goodall Institute, which encourages environmental activism and stewardship among young people. In this program, the famous scientist reflects on her many years spent observing and learning about our primate cousins.
Countdown to Year Zero Countdown to Year Zero (2019) Character: N/A
Countdown to Year Zero hones in on an unprecedented global disaster that is rapidly unfolding. If we don't take meaningful action on climate change now we may soon reach a point of no return. This film offers a specific solution to reverse climate change that centers around the daily choices everyone makes. Be inspired by world renowned social media influencers, activists and celebrities! Learn what others are doing and how, together, we have the power to heal our planet.
Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees (1965) Character: Self
Jane Goodall has spent five years observing the chimps in Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika), Africa. One of her discoveries is that they use primitive tools. The film shows the life of the chimps. Retrospective note: This documentary features remarkable historical footage of Goodall, her original camp, and the Gombe chimpanzees. It shows the early years of Goodall establishing the site before it went on to become a world-renowned research center.
People & Wolves: a story of coexistence People & Wolves: a story of coexistence (2024) Character: Self - Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace
For centuries, the Ojibwe have lived alongside their brother Ma’iingan,(wolf). In February 2021, a brutal assault, a hunt on their wolf relative, stirs emotion and grief for Ma’iingan as they know what happens to him happens to them.
Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parken Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parken (2006) Character: Self (archive footage)
A documentary about Dyreparken in Kristiansand, Norway. About the humble beginnings with just a few animals to Dyreparken circa 2006 as a leisure park, water park, and home to everything from Julius to the one and only Captain Sabertooth. From the DVD "Den Levende Parken"
Me...Jane Me...Jane (2015) Character: voice
Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true.
Animal Animal (2021) Character: Self
16-year-old Bella and Vipulan are part of a generation convinced its very future is in danger. Between climate change and the 6th mass extinction of wildlife, their world could well be inhabitable 50 years from now. They have sounded the alarm over and over, but nothing has really changed. So they’ve decided to tackle the root of the problem: our relationship with the living world. Over the course of an extraordinary journey, they come to realize just how deeply humans are tied to all other living species. And that by saving them… we’re also saving ourselves. Humans thought they could distance themselves from nature, but humans are part and parcel of nature. For man is, after all, an Animal.
The Center: Gibbons and Guardians The Center: Gibbons and Guardians (2021) Character: Self
A love triangle that incites jealous rage. An out-of-control wildfire that threatens lives and livelihoods. A sudden tragedy that upends a close-knit community. You might not expect such intense dramas at a small conservation center in the California desert, yet that’s exactly what you’ll get in the documentary, The Center: Gibbons and Guardians, which includes interview with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace. Watch it to get immersed in the sometimes funny, sometimes startling story of the Gibbon Conservation Center. There, a determined group of people dedicate their lives to the conservation, study, and care of these endangered apes — and in the process, find courage, laughter, and even romance. The film will keep you riveted as the staff face one challenge after another. The lives of the apes intertwine with those who care for them to create a rich symphony that will make you feel how surprising and passionate life can be.
The Last Tourist The Last Tourist (2021) Character: Self - Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute
Travel is at a tipping point. From Carribean beaches to remote villages in Kenya, forgotten voices reveal the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries in the world. The role of the modern tourist is on trial.
Jane Goodall: Saving Paradise Jane Goodall: Saving Paradise (2018) Character: Self
Three islands off the coast of Tanzania are benefitting from huge efforts made by remarkable people. The three diverse projects focus on turtle hatching, coral protection and educating the next generation. Featuring the wisdom of one of the natural world's leading conservationist campaigners, Jane Goodall, Saving Paradise Islands shines an enlightening spotlight on practical marine conservation.
The Man Who Saves the World? The Man Who Saves the World? (2025) Character: Self
Resurrection, indigenous prophecies, and adventures around the globe — this is the story of Patrick McCollum. A spiritual leader and peace advocate, he finds himself at the very center of an ancient prophecy that could decide the fate of our planet. Pulled into McCollum’s world, acclaimed director Gabe Polsky will bring us across continents on a spiritual journey in which the absurd and profound merge.
Jane's Journey Jane's Journey (2011) Character: Self
It would be hard to name anyone who has had more of an impact in the realm of animal research and wildlife conservation than Jane Goodall, whose 45 year study of wild chimpanzees in Africa is legendary. In Jane's Journey, we travel with her across several continents, from her childhood home in England, to the Gombe National Park in Tanzania where she began her groundbreaking research and where she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her famous. Featuring a wide range of interviews and spectacular footage from her own private collection, Jane's Journey is an inspiring portrait of the private person behind the world-famous icon.
Attenborough at 90 Attenborough at 90 (2016) Character: Self
In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty Young, including the inspiring people he has met, the extraordinary journeys he has made and the remarkable animal encounters he has had across the globe. Joined by colleagues and friends, including Michael Palin and Chris Packham, Sir David shares some of the unforgettable moments from his unparalleled career, from capturing unique animal behaviour for the first time to the fast-paced advances in wildlife filming technology, as well as stories of the wonder and fragility of the natural world - stories that Sir David has spent his life exploring and championing.
A Life Among Elephants A Life Among Elephants (2024) Character: Self - Interviewee
60 years ago, almost nothing was known of elephants in the wild. But then one young Scottish biologist changed that forever. In 1965 Iain Douglas-Hamilton arrived in Tanzania to live alongside African elephants. Later joined by his wife Oria and daughters Saba and Dudu, elephants became central to their lives with matriarch Boadicea and gentle young mother Virgo cherished like human relatives. But this garden Eden was short-lived as an ivory poaching epidemic swept across Africa forcing Iain to switch from pioneering scientist to maverick conservationist. He became a lone crusader against the international Ivory trade which was finally banned in 1989. Now back in the field and revealing even more about the fascinating world of elephants, Iain’s work continues alongside a new generation of Kenyan conservationists. This inspiring documentary combines stunning wildlife imagery with the story of a remarkable life showing how sometimes you have to stand alone to protect what you love.
Racing Extinction Racing Extinction (2015) Character: Self
An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.
Jane Jane (2017) Character: Self
Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
Jane Goodall: The Hope Jane Goodall: The Hope (2020) Character: Self
The story of one remarkable woman who became a global icon in animal welfare and conservation who not only hoped for a better world, she achieved it! This sweeping documentary celebrates the vast legacy of Dr. Goodall’s four decades of advocacy work for chimpanzees and depicts the next chapter for generations to come.
Among the Wild Chimpanzees Among the Wild Chimpanzees (1984) Character: Self
In 1960 Jane Goodall set out for Tanzania's remote Gombe Stream Game Reserve to study the behavior of man's closest living relative, the chimpanzee. With dedication and perseverance she earned the trust of a wild chimp community, and gradually they revealed their individual personalities and the rich tapestry of their daily life. This program looks at two landmark decades of Jane Goodall's work, including her dramatic discovery of chimpanzees making and using tools.
Corona: The Pandemic and the Pangolin Corona: The Pandemic and the Pangolin (2020) Character: Self
At a time when we are bombarded with COVID-19 information comes a moment of clarity – and a warning we cannot afford to ignore. We ask – who is really behind this pandemic? Find out in revealing dialogues with scientists, experts and activists like conservation icon Jane Goodall and environmental hero Captain Paul Watson from Sea Shepherd. Their stories combine with raw, up to date images and Terra Mater’s classic, inspiring blue-chip footage, in a film to make you pause, feel and act.
Surviving Progress Surviving Progress (2011) Character: Self
Humanity’s ascent is often measured by the speed of progress. But what if progress is actually spiraling us downwards, towards collapse? Ronald Wright, whose best-seller, “A Short History Of Progress” inspired “Surviving Progress”, shows how past civilizations were destroyed by “progress traps”—alluring technologies and belief systems that serve immediate needs, but ransom the future. As pressure on the world’s resources accelerates and financial elites bankrupt nations, can our globally-entwined civilization escape a final, catastrophic progress trap? With potent images and illuminating insights from thinkers who have probed our genes, our brains, and our social behaviour, this requiem to progress-as-usual also poses a challenge: to prove that making apes smarter isn’t an evolutionary dead-end.
Time to Choose Time to Choose (2015) Character: Self
Academy Award® winning director Charles Ferguson's new film investigates global climate change villains and heroes, and reveals practical solutions to act on.
Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall (2025) Character: Self
Dr. Jane Goodall connected humanity and nature in unprecedented ways. In this deeply personal interview, she shares her final message with the world.
Modified Modified (2017) Character: Self
Modified is a first-person, feature-length documentary that questions why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in Canada and the United States, despite being labeled in 64 other countries around the world. Shot over a span of ten years, the film is a moving personal journey that debunks the myth that GMOs are needed to feed the world, making a strong case for a more just, transparent, and sustainable food system.
Into the Jungle Into the Jungle (2018) Character: Self
Conservationists Jim and Jean Thomas braved the steamy jungles of Papua New Guinea to save a tree kangaroo from extinction and ended up providing water and sanitation to ten thousand people in one of the most remote places on earth.
Planet ohne Affen Planet ohne Affen (2021) Character: Self
Humans hunt for baby apes. But things are not always done properly when chimpanzees and orangutans are acquired for zoos or shows. And even the endangered bonobos are no exception.
Earth Emergency Earth Emergency (2021) Character: Self
This revealing film examines how human activity is setting off dangerous warming loops that are pushing the climate to a point of no return - and what we need to do to stop them. With captivating illustrations, stunning footage and interviews with leading climate scientists as well as support from Greta Thunberg and Jane Fonda, "Earth Emergency" adds the missing piece of the climate puzzle.
Seed: The Untold Story Seed: The Untold Story (2016) Character: Self
A film about the importance of heirloom seeds to the agriculture of the world, focusing on seed keepers and activists from around the world.
Hope for all Hope for all (2016) Character: Herself
H.O.P.E. is a life-changing documentary uncovering and revealing the effects of our typical Western diet high in animal-based foods. It contrasts the limited interests of the pharmaceutical and agricultural industry with the all-encompassing interests of living beings on this planet and with the power of responsible consumer action. H.O.P.E. is an urgent call to action to all of us to commit to a change towards sustainability and safeguarding our living environment.
People of the Forest: The Chimps of Gombe People of the Forest: The Chimps of Gombe (1988) Character: Self
Documentary about chimps in Gombe.
Nature : pour une réconciliation Nature : pour une réconciliation (2025) Character: Self
Combining poetry, science and emotion, this film traces the history of life, from its cosmic origins to its evolution on our planet, through the wonders of biodiversity and the contemporary challenges it faces. Through spectacular images, Yann Arthus-Bertrand questions the paradoxes of our times and urges a collective transformation to reconcile humanity with nature.
Pant Hoot Pant Hoot (2020) Character: Herself
A genocide survivor transcends overwhelming odds to become a master chimpanzee linguist
Medicine of the Wolf Medicine of the Wolf (2015) Character: Herself
After 40 years of protection, Grey wolves were recently de-listed federally from endangered species act and their fate was handed over to state legislatures. What ensued was a 'push to hunt' in wolf country across the United States. Filmmaker Julia Huffman travels to Minnesota and into wolf country to pursue the deep and intrinsic value of brother wolf and our forgotten promise to him.
Menschenaffen Menschenaffen (2021) Character: Self
Because they are close relatives, great apes - particularly chimpanzees and bonobos - can help humans understand hominization, the evolutionary process that led to the appearance of man. Filmed in Nigeria, Tanzania and a Dutch zoo, this documentary explores the differences and similarities between apes and humans. Despite those who place man at the pinnacle of creation, all these species, from the same stock, have reproduced with each other several times over the course of history.
Milked Milked (2021) Character: Self
A young activist goes deep into dairy land where he takes on the giants of New Zealand's most powerful industry, and reveals how the sacred cash-cow industry has been milked dry. His journey exposes not only the sustainability crisis and the dangerous denial of impending agricultural disruption, but also what New Zealand and other countries can do to change their fate.
Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope (2023) Character: Self
Jane Goodall-Reasons For hope is an uplifting journey with stories to inspire people to make a difference in the world. Three different conservation stories illustrate Jane's pillars of hope.
One Small Step: The Story of the Space Chimps One Small Step: The Story of the Space Chimps (2003) Character: Self
One Small Step: The Story of the Space Chimps is the dramatic and moving real-life tale of the United States Air Force chimponauts and their NASA compatriots.



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