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Robert D. Ballard

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Robert D. Ballard

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 30, 1942 (84 years old)

Place of Birth

Wichita, Kansas, USA

Biography

Dr. Robert Duane Ballard (born June 30, 1942) is a retired United States Navy officer and a professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, best known for his pioneering work in underwater archaeology, including maritime archaeology and the study of shipwrecks, and for discovering the wreck of the RMS Titanic.

Known For

Acting
2025Cleopatra's Final SecretSelf
2025Titanic: Secrets of the ShipwreckSelf (archive footage)
2023Titanic: 25 Years Later with James CameronSelf
2021Bob Ballard: An Explorer's LifeSelf - Explorer
2019Expedition AmeliaSelf
2019Save the Titanic: Treasures From the DeepSelf
2017Titanic: 20 Years Later with James CameronSelf
2015Nazi Attack on America
2012Save the Titanic With Bob BallardSelf
2010Gallipoli's Deep SecretsSelf
2004Titanic RevealedSelf
2003Sea SpiesNarrator
2002Titanic: 90 Years BelowSelf
2000Lost LinersSelf
1998Titanic: Breaking New GroundSelf
1994Titanic: The Complete StoryHimself
1986Secrets of the TitanicSelf
1986Titanic: The Nightmare and the DreamSelf
1974NOVASelf
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
Directing
1986Secrets of the TitanicDirector
Crew
1986Titanic: The Nightmare and the DreamCreative Consultant