As per our current Database, Andrew Wight has been died on 4 February, 2012 at Jaspers Brush, New South Wales, Australia.
When Andrew Wight die, Andrew Wight was 53 years old.
| Popular As | Andrew Wight |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 14, 1959 (Australia) |
| Birthday | November 14 |
| Town/City | Australia |
| Nationality | Australia |
Andrew Wight’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Andrew Wight was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
Andrew Wight was an Australian underwater explorer and film maker. Andrew began his career in agricultural science and worked in scientific research. He was a respected scuba and cave diving instructor, commercial helicopter pilot and farmer.
Australian Adventurer of the Year medal winner (Australian Geographic), Andrew initiated and led the record breaking Pannikin Plain Cave Diving Expedition into Australia's remote south-west in 1988. Andrew produced the award winning documentary of this expedition called Nullarbor Dreaming (1989).
Andrew led expeditions to dive and explore some of the most remote and bizarre regions of the world including, Australia, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Florida, Cuba, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caladonia, Fiji, New Zealand, Gaudaloupe Is, Bahamas, Dominiocan Republic, Belize, Dry Tortugas, Navassa Is, Costa Rica, Coccos Island, Galapagos Islands, Lord Howe Is, Titanic, Bismarck, Hydrothermal vents in The Atlantic and pacific.
Andrew produced 40 documentary films. His company, Great Wight Productions, gained an international reputation for making award winning adventure television programs. His programs are screened in over 60 countries around the world.
He also produced films directed by James Cameron. Andrew was the line producer for the 3D IMAX film Ghosts of the Abyss (2003), released by Walden Media and Disney. He was the producer for Expedition: Bismarck (2002), which was made for the Discovery channel.
He produced another 3D IMAX film about hydrothermal vents called Aliens of the Deep (2005), released by Disney in January 2005.Wight died in a helicopter crash in February 2012 at Jaspers Brush in New South Wales, Australia.
