The BFI ranked Gandhi the 34th greatest British film of the 20th century. He won two Academy Awards for Gandhi in 1983: Best Picture and Best Director. įor his directorial debut, 1969's Oh! What a Lovely War, Attenborough was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Direction, and he was nominated for his films Young Winston, A Bridge Too Far, and Cry Freedom. In 1952, he appeared on the West End stage, originating the role of Detective Sergeant Trotter in Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap which has since become the world's longest-running play.

He was married to actress Sheila Sim from 1945 until his death.Īs an actor, Attenborough is best remembered for his film roles in Brighton Rock (1948), I'm All Right Jack (1959), The Great Escape (1963), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Doctor Dolittle (1967), 10 Rillington Place (1971), Jurassic Park (1993), and Miracle on 34th Street (1994). He was the older brother of broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and motor executive John Attenborough. He joined the Royal Air Force during World War II and served in the film unit, going on several bombing raids over Europe and filming the action from the rear gunner's position. Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, CBE, FRSA ( / ˈ æ t ən b ər ə/ 29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014) was an English actor, film director and producer.Īttenborough was the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), as well as life president of the Premier League club Chelsea.

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