Animal rights advocates
by Hayduke555 | created - 12 Sep 2013 | updated - 1 week ago | PublicAnimal advocates, animal rights activists, animal liberationists:
1. Peter Singer
Writer | Henry: One Man's Way
Pete Singer is a pioneer animal rights philosopher.
Along with Tom Regan, Singer helped assemble and lead the first animal rights and animal liberation movements of the 1960s.
His novel Animal Liberation is considered a monumental, ground-breaking piece of philosophical literature. Animal Rights ...
2. Cleveland Amory
Writer | O.K. Crackerby!
Cleveland Amory was born on September 2, 1917 in Nahant, Massachusetts, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for O.K. Crackerby! (1965), The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) and Robert Montgomery Presents (1950). He was married to Martha Hodge and Cora Fields Craddock. He died on October 14, ...
3. Michael Aufhauser
Director | Weihnachten auf Gut Aiderbichl
Michael Aufhauser was born on April 25, 1952 in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. He is an actor and director, known for Weihnachten auf Gut Aiderbichl (2003), Cockpit (1981) and The Captain's Doll (1983).
4. Martin Balluch
Actor | AMS - Mutris Welt
Martin Balluch was born on October 12, 1964 in Vienna, Austria. He is an actor, known for AMS - Mutris Welt (2011), The Trial (2011) and Club 2 (1976).
5. Neal Barnard
Self | Super Size Me
The founder and president of the non-profit organization the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
6. Gene Baur
Producer | Vegucated
Gene Baur is known for Vegucated (2011), Got the Facts on Milk? (2008) and The End of Meat (2017).
7. Marc Bekoff
Marc Bekoff was born on September 6, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for Natural World (1983), Fixing Fido and The Power of Play (2002).
8. Jane Goodall
Writer | Jane
After her school education, she initially attended a school for secretaries, but in 1957, at the invitation of a former schoolmate, she realized her long-held dream of getting to know Africa and traveled to Kenya. She found a job at the Kenya National Museum and came into contact with its director ...
9. Ingrid Newkirk
Writer | Valerie X
Ingrid Newkirk was born on June 11, 1949 in England, UK. She is a director and writer, known for Valerie X, I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA (2007) and Unnecessary Fuss (1984).
10. Steven Best
Self | The Animal People
11. Brigid Brophy
Writer | The Wednesday Play
Brigid Brophy was born on June 12, 1929 in London, England, UK. She was a writer, known for The Wednesday Play (1964), Jackanory (1965) and Beardsley and his Work (1982). She was married to Michael Levy. She died on August 7, 1995 in Lough, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
12. J.M. Coetzee
Writer | Waiting for the Barbarians
J.M. Coetzee was born on February 9, 1940 in Cape Town, South Africa. He is a writer, known for Waiting for the Barbarians (2019), Dust (1985) and Disgrace (2008).
13. Rod Coronado
Self | Operation Wolf Patrol
14. Chris DeRose
Actor | Drive
Chris DeRose was born on June 28, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Drive (1997), Fist of the North Star (1995) and CHiPs (1977).
15. Roger Fouts
Roger Fouts was born on June 8, 1943 in Sacramento, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Project X (1987), Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) and Born to Be Wild (1995).
16. Keith Mann
Self | Behind the Mask
17. John Curtin
Director | Jill's Film
John Curtin is known for Jill's Film (2005), Behind the Mask (2006) and Late & Loud (1996).
18. Shannon Keith
Producer | Skin Trade
Shannon Keith was born on June 5, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Skin Trade (2010), Yes, God, Yes (2019) and Behind the Mask (2006).
19. Ronnie Lee
Self | The Animals Film
20. Jerry Vlasak
Cinematographer | Breaking Free 2
Jerry Vlasak is known for Breaking Free 2 (2001), Your Mommy Kills Animals! (2007) and Chattel (2003). He was previously married to Pamelyn Ferdin.
21. Kevin Kjonaas
Self | The Animal People
22. Paul Watson
Actor | The Seacrets
Paul Watson was born on December 2, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for The Seacrets, Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers (2023) and END:CIV (2011). He has been married to Yana Rusinovich since February 14, 2015. They have two children. He was previously ...
23. Maneka Gandhi
Assistant_director | Dahaad
Maneka Gandhi was born on August 26, 1956 in New Delhi, India. She is a writer and actress, known for Dahaad (2023), TreeAndHumanKnot (2020) and Maa Ka Doodh (2023). She was previously married to Sanjay Gandhi.
24. Antoine F. Goetschel
Self | Citizen Animal
Antoine F. Goetschel was born on August 24, 1958 in Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland.
26. Gary Yourofsky
Cinematographer | Breaking Free 2
Born on August 19, 1970, Yourofsky holds a B.A. in journalism from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and a radio/broadcasting degree from Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield, Michigan. As of September 14, 2012, Gary Yourofsky has given 2,388 lectures to more than 60,000 ...
27. Shaun Monson
Producer | Dominion
Shaun Monson is known for Dominion (2018), Unforgotten World and Soldiers of Utopia.
28. Alex Pacheco
Director | Unnecessary Fuss
Alex Pacheco was born on August 19, 1958 in Joliet, Illinois, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Unnecessary Fuss (1984), Silver Spring Monkeys (1981) and I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA (2007).
29. Craig Scott Rosebraugh
Producer | Heval
Craig Scott Rosebraugh is known for Heval (2021), Greedy Lying Bastards (2012) and Wrenched (2014).
30. Tom Regan
Director | We Are All Noah
Tom Regan is a moral philosopher and pioneer animal-rights activist whose novel The Case For Animal Rights helped pave the way for the creation of animal protection laws.
Armed with a doctorate in philosophy and passion for protecting animals, Regan helped form the animal rights and animal liberation...
31. Bernard Rollin
Self | The Superior Human?
Bernard Rollin was married to Linda. He died on November 19, 2021 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
32. Mark Rowlands
33. Nathan Runkle
Actor | Fight the Panda Syndicate
Nathan Runkle is known for Fight the Panda Syndicate (2008), Wonderful Things (2011) and Farm to Fridge (2011).
34. Richard Ryder
Self | The Animals Film
35. Henry Spira
Self | Henry: One Man's Way
36. Sunaura Taylor
Self | Examined Life
37. Andrew Tyler
Self | Eat This!
38. Steven M. Wise
Self | Long Gone Wild
Steven M. Wise was born on December 19, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was married to Debra Slater, Gail Price and Marylou Masterpole. He died on February 15, 2024 in Coral Springs, Florida, USA.
39. Peter Young
Actor | Bold Native
Peter Young is known for Bold Native (2010), Skin Trade (2010) and Edge: Perspectives on Drug Free Culture (2009).
40. Karen Davis
Self | Animal People: The Humane Movement in America
She was an animal-rights activist for humane living conditions for chickens, turkeys and other poultry, crusading against the poultry industry and turning her home into a sanctuary. She founded United Poultry Concerns (UPC), a nonprofit organization, in 1990 and led it until her death.
She attended ...
41. Lorri Bauston
Camera_department | A Cow at My Table
Lorri Bauston is known for A Cow at My Table (2000), All Jacked Up (2008) and Peaceable Kingdom (2004).
42. Kim McCoy
Actress | Equal Strength
Kim McCoy is known for Equal Strength (2011) and Whale Wars (2008).
44. Michal Kolesár
Cinematographer | Vzpomínky na zvírecí koncentráky v CR 2002
Michal Kolesár is known for Vzpomínky na zvírecí koncentráky v CR 2002 (2003), Matka (2007) and Zvírata nejsou zbozí (2004).
45. Vicki Moore
Actress | Police Rescue
Vicki Moore is known for Police Rescue (1989), G.P. (1989) and World's Most Amazing Videos (1999).
46. Richard O'Barry
Actor | Absence of Malice
Richard O'Barry was born on October 14, 1939 in the USA. He is an actor, known for Absence of Malice (1981), Lenny (1974) and The Cove (2009).
47. Jérôme Lescure
Director | A.L.F.
Jérôme Lescure graduated from various drama classes (Beaulieu 1991, Richelandière 1994, Thomas Briad 2001, Cours Florent 2002).
He has also been trained in film editing and web authoring.
In 1990, he begins his career as a Martial Arts performer, during five years. At the same times, he is hired to ...
48. Mark M. Rissi
Director | Black Money - Verfilzung... Macht... Korruption
Mark M. Rissi was born in 1946 in Sargans, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. He is a director and writer, known for Black Money - Verfilzung... Macht... Korruption (1990), Ghame Afghan (1986) and The Black Spider (1983).
49. Tim Phillips
Writer | Lion Ark
Tim Phillips is known for Lion Ark (2013), Circus Rescue (1997) and The Ugliest Show on Earth (1998).
50. Tonya Kay
Actress | Animal Kingdom
Tonya Kay's brutally elegant acting work is coveted for the moxie, physicality and depth of the characters she creates.
You can see her lead film roles in A Better Place (Cannes Market), Dark Space and Earthtastrophe (SyFy), Saving My Baby and The Other Wife (Lifetime).
On TV you've seen her acting ...
51. Rory Freedman
Director | Skinny Bitch Fitness: Booty Bounce
Rory Freedman is known for Skinny Bitch Fitness: Booty Bounce (2009), Skinny Bitch Fitness: Boot Camp (2008) and Skin Trade (2010).
53. Scott Cardinal
Director | The Genius of Gianni Versace
Scott Cardinal is an Investigative & Architectural Historian & Design Psychology lecturer and advocate. He is the creator & writer of books that showcase the homes of artistic luminaries including the Dakota apartment building, Friar Park, Tittenhurst Park, the Ansonia, and other legendary 18th and...
54. Brigitte Bardot
Actress | Le mépris
Brigitte Bardot was born on September 28, 1934 in Paris, France. Her father had an engineering degree and worked with his father in the family business. Brigitte's mother encouraged her daughter to take up music and dance, and she proved to be very adept at it. By the time she was 15, Brigitte was ...
55. Steve Hindi
Self | Nova
56. Robert Hunter
Cinematographer | Ocean Warrior
Robert Hunter was born on October 13, 1941 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada. He was a cinematographer, known for Ocean Warrior (1981), Eco-Terrorist: The Battle for Our Planet (2019) and Pirate for the Sea (2008). He was married to Bobbi Innes and Zoe Rahim. He died on May 2, 2005 in Toronto, ...
57. Marianne Thieme
Self | De haas in de marathon
Marianne Thieme was born on March 6, 1972 in Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands. She is known for De haas in de marathon (2012), One Single Planet (2015) and Meat the Truth (2007).
58. Cayce Mell
Director | Monongahela
Cayce Mell is known for Monongahela (2017), The Grand Incredible Story (2019) and Tracing Outlines (2015).
59. Tereza Vandrovcová
Self | Strepiny
60. Earthling Ed
Producer | Plant Kitchen
Earthling Ed is known for Plant Kitchen, Milk (2022) and New Normal (2020).
61. Marie Mason
62. Jake Conroy
Cinematographer | Breaking Free 2
Jake Conroy is known for Breaking Free 2 (2001), What the Health (2017) and The Animal People (2019).
63. Joey Carbstrong
Director | Pignorant
Joey Carbstrong is known for Pignorant (2024), Milk: Make Your Own Mind Up (2021) and Million Dollar Debunk (2021).
64. James Aspey
Self | Vegan 2017
65. Craig Scott Rosebraugh
Producer | Heval
Craig Scott Rosebraugh is known for Heval (2021), Greedy Lying Bastards (2012) and Wrenched (2014).
66. Michelle Rokke
Cinematographer | Strike Back
Michelle Rokke is known for Strike Back (2005), Breaking Free 2 (2001) and SHAC - Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (2002).
67. Joaquin Phoenix
Actor | Walk the Line
Joaquin Phoenix was born Joaquin Rafael Bottom in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Arlyn (Dunetz) and John Bottom, and is the middle child in a brood of five. His parents, from the continental United States, were then serving as Children of God missionaries. His mother is from a Jewish family from New ...
69. Barry Horne
Barry Horne died on November 5, 2001 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, UK.
70. Robin Webb
Self | Reportrarna
71. Joshua Kielas
Composer | Breaking Free 2
Joshua Kielas is known for Breaking Free 2 (2001) and Breaking Free (1999).
72. Josh Harper
Editor | Breaking Free
Josh Harper is known for Breaking Free (1999), The Animal People (2019) and Your Mommy Kills Animals! (2007).
73. Alexandra Deyo
Self | The Animal People
74. Darius Fulmer
Self | The Animal People
75. Lauren Gazzola
Self | The Animal People
76. Tim Hitchins
Producer | The SHAC 7
Tim Hitchins is known for The SHAC 7 (2006) and The Animal People (2019).
77. Andrea Lindsay
Self | Your Mommy Kills Animals!
78. Jill Natowitz
Self | The Animal People
79. Lindsay Parme
Self | The Animal People
80. Andrew Stepanian
Self | The Animal People
Andy Stepanian is an activist and communications consultant for non-profit organizations.
In 2016 Andy Stepanian joined Balestra Media LLC where he now serves as Vice President of Creative Campaigning. In his role, Stepanian lead creative campaigns for whistleblower Chelsea Manning, advised on video...
81. Aaron Zellhoefer
Self | The Animal People
82. William Potter
Self | Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Will Potter is an award-winning journalist, author, and TED Fellow based in Washington, D.C. who focuses on the animal rights and environmental movements, and civil liberties post-9/11.
His reporting and commentary have been featured in the world's top media outlets, including the Washington Post, ...
83. Pamelyn Ferdin
Actress | The Beguiled
Pamelyn Ferdin was born on February 4, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for The Beguiled (1971), Charlotte's Web (1973) and A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969). She was previously married to Jerry Vlasak.
84. Petr Benes
Director | Svedectví: Pravda, která mela zustat skryta
Petr Benes is known for Svedectví: Pravda, která mela zustat skryta (2021) and Záchrana: Na kazdém zivote zálezí (2024).
85. Michaela Vincourová
Director | Náctiletí aktivisté: Zivot v neveganském svete
Michaela Vincourová is known for Náctiletí aktivisté: Zivot v neveganském svete (2023), Svedectví: Pravda, která mela zustat skryta (2021) and Zprávy TV Prima (1997).
86. Lukás Vincour
Director | Náctiletí aktivisté: Zivot v neveganském svete
Lukás Vincour is known for Náctiletí aktivisté: Zivot v neveganském svete (2023), Svedectví: Pravda, která mela zustat skryta (2021) and Záchrana: Na kazdém zivote zálezí (2024).
87. Zuzana Stanová
Self | Krimi
88. Barbora Sisoláková
Self | Reportéri
89. Martin Hojsík
Self | Televízne noviny
91. George Monbiot
Self | Carne: A Pegada Insustentável
George Monbiot was born on January 27, 1963 in Paddington, London, England, UK. He is a writer and director, known for Carne: A Pegada Insustentável (2023), How Wolves Change Rivers (2014) and How to Boil a Frog (2010).
92. Thomas Worby
93. Jill Phipps
Self | Jill's Film
Jill Phipps died on February 1, 1995 in Coventry Airport, Baginton, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, UK.
94. Jo-Anne McArthur
Camera_department | Maximum Tolerated Dose
Award-winning photographer Jo-Anne McArthur has been documenting animal issues around the globe and on all seven continents for over a decade. We Animals has been shot in over 40 countries and the photos have contributed to dozens of worldwide campaigns to end the suffering of animals.
95. John Beggs
Self | Facing South
96. Vera Mikusová
Director | Svedectví: Pravda, která mela zustat skryta
Vera Mikusová is known for Svedectví: Pravda, která mela zustat skryta (2021), Náctiletí aktivisté: Zivot v neveganském svete (2023) and Nedej se (2000).
97. Jerome Foster II
Self | Earth Day! The Musical
Jerome Foster II is known for Earth Day! The Musical (2021), XQ Super School Live (2017) and I Am Greta (2020).
98. Regan Russell
99. Greta Thunberg
Self | I Am Greta
Greta Thunberg was born on January 3, 2003 in Sweden. She is a writer and actress, known for I Am Greta (2020), Pearl Jam: Retrograde (2020) and Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (2021).
100. Bill Maher
Producer | Politically Incorrect
Bill Maher was born William Maher in New York City, New York, and grew up in River Vale, New Jersey. His father, William Aloysius Maher Jr., who was of Irish Catholic descent, was a radio announcer and news editor. His mother, Julie (Berman), was a nurse, who was of Jewish descent. Maher was raised...
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