Richard Attenborough

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.

Filmografi

Jurassic Park1993 · HammondThe Great Escape1963 · Bartlett 'Big X'Miracle on 34th Street1994 · Kris KringleA Bridge Too Far1977 · Lunatic with Glasses (uncredited)Elizabeth1998 · Sir William CecilA Matter of Life and Death1946 · An English PilotHamlet1996 · English AmbassadorThe Flight of the Phoenix1965 · Lew MoranAnd Then There Were None1974 · Judge Arthur CannonThe Sand Pebbles1966 · Frenchy BurgoyneForever Ealing2002 · SelfDoctor Dolittle1967 · Albert BlossomThe Magic Christian1969 · Oxford CoachOutbreak 1939: When War Broke Out2009 · A Bridge Too Far: Richard Attenborough - A Director Remembers2003 · Self - IntervieweeSvejk Wrecks Germany1943 · Railway workerThe League of Gentlemen1960 · LexyBrannigan1975 · Cmdr. Charles SwannThe Human Factor1979 · Colonel John DaintryOnly When I Larf1968 · SilasThe Children Who Cheated the Nazis2000 · NarratorAudrey Hepburn: Remembered1993 · SelfSeance on a Wet Afternoon1964 · BillReturn to Jurassic Park2011 · Self (archive footage)