Richard Attenborough: Oscar-Winning Director of Gandhi Dies at 90
August 24, 2014
Richard Attenborough was a British actor, director and producer. Born on August 29, 1923, in Cambridge, England, he was the older brother of naturalist David Attenborough.
He acted in Brighton Rock, The Great Escape and Jurassic Park, in which he played John Hammond. As a director he won two Academy Awards, Best Picture and Best Director, for Gandhi (1982). He also directed A Bridge Too Far and Chaplin.
He was made a life peer in 1993. Attenborough died in London on August 24, 2014, at age 90.
Achievements: Two Academy Awards for Gandhi, life peer.
Birth: August 29, 1923 - Cambridge, England.
Profession: Actor and director.
Interesting Facts: He was the brother of David Attenborough.