Dr. Robert Duane Ballard (born June 30, 1942) is a retired United States Navy officer and a professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, best known for his pioneering work in underwater archaeology, including maritime archaeology and the study of shipwrecks, and for discovering the wreck of the RMS Titanic.
Robert D. Ballard has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Signature works include Expedition Amelia, Secrets of the Titanic, Bob Ballard: An Explorer's Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
