Richard Attenborough
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, Kt, CBE (August 29, 1923 – August 24, 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 produce
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.
Born
Aug 29, 1923
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Died
Aug 24, 2014
Known For
Acting
Movies
105 acting
24 crew
Popularity
2.5
Known For
Jurassic Park
1993
as Hammond
The Great Escape
1963
as Bartlett 'Big X'
A Bridge Too Far
1977
as Lunatic with Glasses (uncredited)
Elizabeth
1998
as Sir William Cecil
Miracle on 34th Street
1994
as Kris Kringle
A Matter of Life and Death
1946
as An English Pilot
Hamlet
1996
as English Ambassador
The Flight of the Phoenix
1965
as Lew Moran
Doctor Dolittle
1967
as Albert Blossom
The Sand Pebbles
1966
as Frenchy Burgoyne
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