George Cansdale was born on September 29, 1909 in Brentwood, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Cheaters (1960), Chan Canasta (1962) and Michèle and René (1951). He died on August 24, 1993 in Great Chesterford, Uttlesford, Essex, England, UK.
Superintendent of London Zoo 1948-1953 who also made many broadcasts on
animals on radio and television, but became most famous for being
bitten by a bat on live television!
In June 1982 he introduced a tortoise onto the children's magazine
programme, "Blue Peter", as the new resident pet. Viewers subsequently
voted to name it George after him.