- BIRTH 29/08/1923
- DEATH 24/08/2014
- Country United Kingdom
- MOVIES 33
- DIRECTOR 12
- PRODUCTION 9
Richard Attenborough
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, Kt, CBE (29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014) was an English actor, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and politician. He was the President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Attenborough joined the Royal Air Force during World War II and served in the film unit. He went on several bombing raids over Europe and filmed action from the rear gunner's position.
As a film director and producer, Attenborough won two Academy Awards for Gandhi in 1983. He also won four BAFTA Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his roles in Brighton Rock, The Great Escape, 10 Rillington Place, Miracle on 34th Street (1994) and Jurassic Park.
He was the older brother of David Attenborough, a naturalist and broadcaster, and John Attenborough, an executive at Alfa Romeo. He was married to actress Sheila Sim from 1945 until his death.
Movies (33)
Director (12)
Chaplin
Gandhi
A Bridge Too Far
Cry Freedom
Magic
A Chorus Line
Shadowlands
Grey Owl
In Love and War
Closing the Ring
Young Winston
Oh! What a Lovely War
Production (9)
Chaplin
Gandhi
Cry Freedom
Shadowlands
Grey Owl
In Love and War
Closing the Ring
Whistle Down the Wind
Oh! What a Lovely War
