Benedict Allen date of birth:
March 1, 1960
How old is Benedict Allen?
66
Where was Benedict Allen born?
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK
How tall is Benedict Allen?
6' 4" (193 cm)
What is Benedict Allen nationality?
British
What is Benedict Allen's occupation?
Author, Adventurer, Explorer, Film-maker
Short Biography
Benedict Colin Allen FRGS (born 1 March 1960) is a British writer, traveller and adventurer known for his technique of immersion among indigenous peoples from whom he acquires survival skills for hazardous journeys through unfamiliar terrain. In 2010, Allen was elected a Trustee of the Royal Geographical Society. He has recorded six TV series for the BBC, either alone or with partial or total use of camera crews, and has published ten books, including the Faber Book of Exploration, which he edited.