
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.

The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961

Golden Globe Awards
TV • 1944

Golden Globe Awards
TV • 1944

The One Show
TV • 2006

Great Performances
TV • 1971

Sacrée Soirée
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The Dick Cavett Show
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Parkinson
TV • 1998

Spécial cinéma
TV • 1974

Jurassic Park
MOVIE • 1993

Talking Pictures
TV • 2013

The Great Escape
MOVIE • 1963

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
TV • 2001

A Bridge Too Far
MOVIE • 1977

This Morning
TV • 1988

Elizabeth
MOVIE • 1998

Hamlet
MOVIE • 1996

Miracle on 34th Street
MOVIE • 1994