Original: Stephen Robert Irwin ( 22 February 1962 -- 4 September 2006 ) , known simply as Steve Irwin and nicknamed '' The Crocodile Hunter '' , was an iconic Australian television personality , wildlife expert , and conservationist .
Simplified: Stephen Robert '' Steve '' Irwin ( February 22 , 1962 -- September 4 , 2006 ) was an Australian wildlife lover and a television and movie star .