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29th August 1923

Richard Attenborough

English actor, film director and producer

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 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. He was the older brother of Sir 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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  • Richard Attenborough
  • Lived from
    1923 - 2014 (Died age 90)
  • Birthday:
    29th August 1923
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Star Sign:
    Virgo
  • Place of Birth:
    Cambridge
  • Country:
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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