Phil Robertson

Television personality and hunter

Phil Robertson - Television personality and hunter
Born

April 24th, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1946, this individual gained prominence as a television personality through a reality series centered on duck hunting. This series showcased family dynamics and highlights from hunting expeditions. The conservation of wildlife and promotion of hunting as a lifestyle also featured prominently in the show's narrative.

Created the reality TV show 'Duck Dynasty'

Co-founded the hunting company Duck Commander

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