Chris Kratt

Birth Name:

Christopher F. Kratt

Birth Place:

Warren Township, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer, Actor, Director, Cinematographer, Camera department

He is a co-founder of a nonprofit society dedicated to enabling kids to help wild animals called Kratt Brothers' Creature Heroes
In 1999, Chris was awarded the Award of Appreciation for his continuous dedication and public service on behalf of conservation and environmental education by U․S․ Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt
His ecology studies have been funded by the Explorers Club and the National Science Foundation
He was a recipient of the Thomas J․ Watson Fellowship grant, which enables graduating seniors to pursue a year of independent study outside the borders of the United States
Attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn․, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology
Chris and his older brother, Martin Kratt, co-host all of his educational childhood programs, including "Creature Adventures," a TV series at the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn
Lives in Ottawa along with Martin, where the brothers film and animate their TV series "Wild Kratts" at their own animation studio
Served as an intern at Conservation International in Washington, D․C․ in 1990 and started the Carleton Organization for Biodiversity a year later
Has mentioned canoeing and kayaking as two of his favorite outdoor sports

2012Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series:Nominated
2013Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series:Nominated
2014Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program:Nominated
2015Canadian Screen Award - Best Writing in an Animated Program or Series:Nominated
2015Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program:Nominated
2016Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program:Nominated
2018Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Children's Animated Series:Nominated
2019Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program:Nominated
2024Canadian Screen Award - Best Animated Program or Series:Winner
2025Canadian Screen Award - Best Animated Program or Series:Winner
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Animated Program or Series:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Direction, Animation:Nominated

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