Jack Couffer
Director
Biography
Jack Couffer was an American cinematographer, director, and author known for his work on nature films and documentaries. He began his career as a combat photographer during World War II. Couffer worked on several Disney nature films, including The Living Desert (1953) and The African Lion (1955). He directed Ring of Bright Water (1969), a film about a pet otter, and co-directed The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971), which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Couffer's work often focused on the natural world, showcasing his passion for wildlife and environmental conservation.
As Director
The Legend of Lobo
1962
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
1961
Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3
1979
Living Free
1972
A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood
1965
The Last Giraffe
1979
The Darwin Adventure
1972
The Wild Heart
1968
Race for Survival
1978
The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle
1967
