Steve Irwin

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STEVE IRWIN

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NAME: Steve IrwinOCCUPATION: Television PersonalityBIRTH DATE: February 22, 1962DEATH DATE: September 04, 2006PLACE OF BIRTH: Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaPLACE OF DEATH: Near Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

BEST KNOWN FORSteve Irwin was a famous Australian wildlife enthusiast who was at the helm of the popular Crocodile Hunter series.

Always in his trademark khaki shirt and shorts, Irwin became a well-known figure in popular culture. He even had his own catchphrase—"Crikey!"—an Australian expression of surprise or excitement. There have been countless parodies and spoofs of the famed adventurer—even The Simpsons and South Park featured send-ups of Irwin. He wasn't afraid to poke fun at his image as an energetic naturalist and showman. Irwin appeared as himself in the 2001 film Dr. Dolittle 2 with Eddie Murphy. The following year, Irwin and his wife starred in their own film, The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course.