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Jack Hanna Biography
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