Jack Hanna
Birth Name:
John Bushnell Hanna
Birth Place:
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Profession
Producer, Actor
Fast Facts
- Serves as a spokesman for the group A Special Wish Foundation
- Serves on the board of directors of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
- Has received honorary degrees from Muskingum University, Otterbein College, Capital University and Ohio State University
- Married Suzi Egli in 1968 and has three children with her
- Opened a pet shop in Tennessee with his wife before being appointed director of the Central Florida Zoo
- Best known for his animal expertise, which has given him opportunity to both host his own shows and appear throughout daytime and late-night talk show circuits
- Known for his media appearances and passion for educating the public about animals
Awards
- 2008Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Children's Series:Winner
- 2008Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated
- 2011Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Children's Series:Nominated
- 2012Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Children's Series:Winner
- 2013Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel Program:Nominated
- 2013Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Travel Program:Winner
- 2014Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Travel Program:Nominated
- 2014Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel Program:Nominated
- 2016Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Lifestyle/Travel/Children's Series Host:Nominated
- 2016Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program:Winner
- 2018Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program:Winner
- 2018Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel/Children's or Family Viewing Program:Nominated
- 2019Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program:Nominated
- 2020Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program:Nominated