Richard Attenborough
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The Right Honourable The Lord Attenborough CBE |
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Attenborough at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
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| Born |
Richard Samuel Attenborough 29 August 1923 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Died | 24 August 2014 (aged 90) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, politician |
| Years active | 1942–2007 |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse(s) |
Sheila Sim (1945–2014; his death) |
| Children |
Michael Attenborough (born 13 February 1950) Mrs Jane Holland (30 September 1955 – 26 December 2004) Charlotte Attenborough (born 29 June 1959) |
| Relatives |
David Attenborough (brother) John Attenborough (brother, deceased) Gerald Sim (brother-in-law, deceased) |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
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In office 30 July 1993 – 24 August 2014 |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | AC |
| Unit | Film Unit |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, CBE (/ˈætənbərə/; 29 August 1923 – 24 August 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).
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.
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