Name: Steve Backshall. Born: 1973. Childhood: parents worked in exotic countries, he spent many holidays abroad. Studies: Theatre and English at Exeter University, learned judo in Japan, studied at Open University. Early Career: filmed trip in Colombia, TV presenter on National Geographic Channel. Later Life: published a novel in 2012, danced in a TV competition, still popular today. Reason he's famous: naturalist, writer, TV presenter.