Richard Attenborough

Died at 102

born August 29, 1923

male327 suggestions0 votes

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.

Known for

Jurassic Park

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

The Great Escape

Miracle on 34th Street

Related Talent

Top Casting Suggestions

Richard Attenborough has been suggested to play 327 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.

Richard Attenborough

Suggestions

Celebrities You Wish Were Still Alive

Suggestions

Richard Attenborough

The Best Actors Who Played Santa Claus

The Best Santa Claus

The Best Actors Who Played Santa Claus

Richard Attenborough

Best Actor

Best & Worst of Sci-Fi

Best Actor

Richard Attenborough

Best Santa Claus

Best & Worst of Christmas

Best Santa Claus

Richard Attenborough

Alfred Pennyworth

The Dark Knight Trilogy (1995-2002)

Alfred Pennyworth

Richard Attenborough

Alfred Pennyworth

The Dark Knight Trilogy (1995-2002)

Alfred Pennyworth

Richard Attenborough

Best Actor starting with every letter

Richard Attenborough

Jurassic Park

Best Actor By Movie/ Show

Jurassic Park

Richard Attenborough

Jurassic Park

Deceased Actors by Franchise

Jurassic Park

Richard Attenborough

Itzhak Stern

Schindler's List (1973)

Itzhak Stern

Richard Attenborough

Best Actor/Actress

Best & Worst of Dinosaurs

Best Actor/Actress

Richard Attenborough

Alfred Pennyworth

Batman Begins (1995)

Alfred Pennyworth

Richard Attenborough

Best Spielberg Alumni (Male)

Best & Worst of Steven Spielberg's Filmography

Best Spielberg Alumni (Male)

Richard Attenborough

Actors Who Have Passed (R.I.P.)

Who is your favourite?

Actors Who Have Passed (R.I.P.)

Richard Attenborough

Professor John Brand

Interstellar (2004)

Professor John Brand

Richard Attenborough

Alfred Pennyworth

The Dark Knight Trilogy (1985 - 1992)

Alfred Pennyworth

Richard Attenborough

Alfred Pennyworth

The Dark Knight Trilogy (1995-2002)

Alfred Pennyworth

Richard Attenborough

Professor Charles Xavier

X-Men (1980)

Professor Charles Xavier

Richard Attenborough

Alfred Pennyworth

The Dark Knight Trilogy (1995-2002)

Alfred Pennyworth

Richard Attenborough

John Cutter

The Prestige (1996)

John Cutter

Showing 20 of 327 suggestions