Richard Attenborough
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Richard Attenborough (born 29 August 1923) is an English movie producer, director and actor. He was born in Cambridge, England. Richard Attenborough left his home when he was 17 to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He then earned his first West End theatre role, then went to national stardom in the play Brighton Rock. Richard Attenborough then later became a producer and director. He produced and directed the film Gandhi. Gandhi won 5 British Academy Awards and 8 American Oscars. He is the older brother of naturalist David Attenborough.
[change] Films Attenborough has been involved in
- Elizabeth (1998)
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Played J. Hammond 1997)
- Hamlet (1996)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- Jurassic Park (Played J. Hammond 1993)
- Shadowlands (1993)
- Chaplin (1992)
- Cry Freedom (1987)
- A Bridge Too Far (1977)
- Brannigan (1975)
- 10 Rillington Place (1971)
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)
- Doctor Dolittle (1967)
- The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
- Guns at Batasi (1964)
- The Great Escape (1963)
- Only Two Can Play (1962)
- The Angry Silence (1960)
- I'm All Right Jack (1959)
- The Magic Box (1951)
- Brighton Rock (1947)
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
[change] References
- Jurassic Park: Bonus features
