
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 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.
93
Films
12
TV Shows
16
Crew Credits
Known For
105 Credits
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961

The One Show
as Self
2006

Great Performances
as Self
1971

Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee/Presenter
1944

Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
1944

The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968

Spécial cinéma
as Self
1974

Sacrée Soirée
as Self
1987

Parkinson
as Self
1998

Jurassic Park
as Hammond
1993

The Great Escape
as Bartlett 'Big X'
1963

A Bridge Too Far
as Lunatic with Glasses (uncredited)
1977
Behind the Camera
16 Credits
A Bridge Too Far
Director
1977

Gandhi
Producer, Director
1982

Grey Owl
Director, Producer
1999

Chaplin
Producer, Director
1992

Shadowlands
Director, Producer
1993

Closing the Ring
Director, Producer
2007

Magic
Director
1978

A Chorus Line
Director
1985

Cry Freedom
Producer, Director
1987

Oh! What a Lovely War
Director, Producer
1969

Young Winston
Director
1972

In Love and War
Director, Producer
1996