Quick Facts
Born:
1923-08-29
Birthplace:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Credits:
118 Total Roles
Richard Attenborough
Acting
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Biography
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 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.
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.
Known For
Jurassic Park
Hammond
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
John Hammond
The Great Escape
Bartlett 'Big X'
Elizabeth
Sir William Cecil
Miracle on 34th Street
Kris Kringle
A Bridge Too Far
Lunatic with Glasses (uncredited)
Return to Jurassic Park
Self (archive footage)
Hamlet
English Ambassador
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Humphrey Jennings: The Man Who Listened to Britain MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Diana: The People's Princess MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Talking Pictures TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Return to Jurassic Park MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | Strolling Into the Sunset MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | Chaplin the Hero MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | The Most Famous Man in the World! MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles' MOVIE | Self |