Philippe Cousteau Jr.

Biography

Philippe-Pierre Jacques-Yves Arnault Cousteau Jr. (born January 20, 1980) is an American oceanographer and environmental activist, the son of Philippe Cousteau and the grandson of Jacques Cousteau. He has continued the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about environmental and conservation issues. In 2017, he received an Emmy nomination for hosting the syndicated science series Awesome Planet. He married his wife, Ashlan Gorse in 2013. She and Philippe co-hosted the Travel Channel show Caribbean Pirate Treasure. He was born in Santa Monica, California, to Jan Cousteau, the widow of Philippe Cousteau, who was killed in a plane crash six months before the birth. He grew up in France and the United States.

Known For

7.5

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Movie2025

8.3

Oceans

TV Series2008

6.0

Lake Baikal: Pearl of Siberia

Movie1997

9.0

Caribbean Pirate Treasure

TV Series2017

Xploration Awesome Planet

TV Series2014

5.8

The Cousteau Collection N°11-1 | Scandal in Valdez

Movie1990

6.8

Ocean's Deadliest

Movie2007

5.5

The Cousteau Collection N°16-1 | Strait Islands: The Waters of Discord

Movie1987

Filmography