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James Honeyborne

Known For
Production
Born
August 7, 1970
Active Years
1999–2024 (26 Years)
Total Credits
24 credits in database
Production Born Aug 7, 1970 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1999–2024
26 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

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[1] TMDB: Known for production. 23 known credits. Male. Birthday: August 7, 1970. Also known as James Christopher Honeyborne.
[2] Wikipedia: Creative director of Freeborne Media. Previously executive producer at BBC Natural History Unit. Oversaw some 35 films working with multiple co-producers.
[3] IMDb: Producer of Blue Planet II. Known for Blue Planet II (2017), The Meerkats (2008), and Africa (2013).
[4] Freeborne: Creative Director & Co-founder. Biologist by degree. Executive Producer of BBC landmark Blue Planet II.
[5] LinkedIn: BAFTA- and EMMY-winning executive producer, filmmaker, and ocean advocate. Trained as a biologist.
[6] Biographies.net: General placeholder.
Name: James Honeyborne (also James Christopher Honeyborne).
Role: Creative Director and Co-founder of Freeborne Media.
Background: Biologist by degree.
Previous Experience: Executive Producer at the BBC Natural History Unit, where he oversaw approximately 35 films.
Notable Works: Blue Planet II (2017), The Meerkats (2008), and Africa (2013).
Awards: BAFTA and Emmy winner.
Other: Filmmaker and ocean advocate.
Personal: Born August 7, 1970.

James Honeyborne, also known as James Christopher Honeyborne, is the creative director and co-founder of Freeborne Media. A biologist by degree, he is a BAFTA- and Emmy-winning executive producer, filmmaker, and ocean advocate. He previously served as an executive producer at the BBC Natural History Unit, where

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[1] TMDB: James Christopher Honeyborne. Birthday: August 7, 1970. Known for Production. 23 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Creative director of Freeborne Media. Previously executive producer at BBC Natural History Unit. Oversaw some 35 films there, working with multiple co-producers worldwide.
[3] IMDb: Producer: Blue Planet II. Known for Blue Planet II (2017), The Meerkats (2008), and Africa (2013).
[4] Freeborne Website: Creative Director & Co-founder. Biologist by degree. Executive Producer of BBC Blue Planet II (most-watched wildlife documentary series in the UK for over 20 years).
[5] LinkedIn: BAFTA- and EMMY-winning executive producer, filmmaker, and ocean advocate. Trained as a biologist. Spent three decades telling stories.
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James Christopher Honeyborne is a BAFTA- and EMMY-winning executive producer, filmmaker, and ocean advocate. He is a biologist by degree and serves as the creative director and co-founder of Freeborne Media. His career involves telling stories that connect global audiences with the natural world.
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Honeyborne previously worked as an executive producer at the BBC Natural History Unit. During his time there, he oversaw approximately 35 films while working with various co-producers around the world. He served as the executive producer for the BBC landmark series Blue Planet II, which is described as the most-watched wildlife documentary series in the UK for over 20 years.
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His production credits include Blue Planet II (2017), The Meerkats (2008), and Africa (2013). He has 23 known credits. Born on August 7, 1970, Honeyborne has spent three decades working in his field.
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James Christopher Honeyborne is a BAFTA- and EMMY-winning executive producer, filmmaker, and ocean advocate. He is a biologist by degree and currently serves as the creative director and co-founder of Freeborne Media. Throughout his career, which spans three decades, he has focused on telling stories that connect global audiences with the wonders and challenges of the natural world.

Before his current role, Honeyborne worked as an executive producer at the BBC Natural History Unit. In this capacity, he oversaw approximately 35 films and collaborated with multiple co-producers across the world. He was the executive producer for the landmark BBC series Blue Planet II, a production noted for being the most-watched wildlife documentary series in the UK for more than 20 years.

His known production credits include Blue Planet II (2017), The Meerkats (2008), and Africa (2013). According to industry databases, he has 23 known credits. Born on August 7, 1970, Honeyborne has established a significant presence in natural history filmmaking through his various roles in production and creative direction.
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Career timeline

Our Oceans · Executive ProducerOur Living World · Executive ProducerLiving with Leopards · Executive Producer
Island of the Sea Wolves · Executive ProducerOur Great National Parks · Executive ProducerSurviving Paradise: A Family Tale · Executive Producer
Earth's Great Rivers · Executive Producer
Oceans: Our Blue Planet · ProducerKingdoms of the Sky · Executive Producer
Blue Planet II · Executive Producer
Science grand format · Director
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands · Executive Producer
Wonders of the Monsoon · Executive Producer
Africa · Producer
Afrique Sauvage · Director
Madagascar · Creator
Wildest Dreams
The Meerkats · DirectorThe Meerkats · Story
The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic · Executive Producer
Weird Nature · Producer
Supernatural: Unseen Power of Animals · Director

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Our Oceans (2024) Executive Producer
  • Our Living World (2024) Executive Producer
  • Living with Leopards (2024) Executive Producer
  • Island of the Sea Wolves (2022) Executive Producer
  • Our Great National Parks (2022) Executive Producer
  • Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale (2022) Executive Producer
  • Earth's Great Rivers (2019) Executive Producer
  • Oceans: Our Blue Planet (2018) Producer
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  • Kingdoms of the Sky (2018) Executive Producer
  • Blue Planet II (2017) Executive Producer
  • Science grand format (2016) Director
  • Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands (2015) Executive Producer
  • Wonders of the Monsoon (2014) Executive Producer
  • Africa (2013) Producer
  • Afrique Sauvage (2012) Director
  • Madagascar (2011) Creator
  • Wildest Dreams (2009)
  • The Meerkats (2008) Director
  • The Meerkats (2008) Story
  • The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic (2006) Executive Producer
  • Weird Nature (2002) Producer
  • Supernatural: Unseen Power of Animals (1999) Director
  • The Real Finding Nemo Executive Producer
  • Our Water World Executive Producer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Honeyborne best known for?

James Honeyborne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blue Planet II (2017), Science grand format (2016), The Jacksons (1976), The Jacksons (1976).

When and where was James Honeyborne born?

James Honeyborne was born on August 7, 1970.

How many credits does James Honeyborne have?

James Honeyborne has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2024.

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James Honeyborne by the numbers

24credits
7films
17TV series
1999–2024active years

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