Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, 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 the Second World War and served in the film unit. He went on several bombing raids over Europe and filmed action from the rear gunner's position. He was the older brother of Sir David Attenborough, a naturalist, documenter, and broadcaster, and John Attenborough, an executive at Alfa Romeo. He was married to actress Sheila Sim from 1945 until his death.
Richard Attenborough
Active - 1942 - 2017 |
Birth - Aug 29, 1923 |
Death - Aug 24, 2014 |
Genres - Drama, Documentary, Comedy, Action-Adventure, War
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Subgenres - Biographical Film, Musical, Comedy Drama, Christmas Film, Epic Film
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Bunter. Dickie, Lord Attenborough, Lord Richard Attenborough, Lord Richard Samuel Attenborough, CBE, Richard Samuel Attenborough, Sir Richard Attenborough-
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