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Richard Attenborough: Biography
Birth Name:
Richard Samuel Attenborough
Birth Place:
Cambridge, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
08/29/1923, Virgo
Profession:
Actor; director; producer
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Richard Attenborough Fast Facts:
Two Jewish-German refugees, sisters Helga and Irene Bejach, were informally adopted by Attenborough's parents in the 1930s. The sisters lived with the Attenboroughs for seven years.
Joined the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Knighted in 1976 and made a life peer in 1993.
Daughter Jane and granddaughter Lucy were killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Entirely Up to You, Darling
, his autobiography, written with Diana Hawkins, was released in the United Kingdom in 2008.
Served as president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Richard Attenborough Relationships:
Charlotte Attenborough - Daughter
David Attenborough - Brother
Frederick Attenborough - Father
Jane Holland - Daughter
John Attenborough - Brother
Mary Attenborough - Mother
Michael Attenborough - Son
Sheila Sim - Wife
Richard Attenborough Awards:
1983 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Winner
1986 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
1982 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Winner
1982 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Winner
1968 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
1967 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
1988 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
College:
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England (1942)
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