1923 - 2014
Richard Attenborough British Actor
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Richard Attenborough dating history
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Richard Attenborough was previously married to Sheila Sim (1945 - 2014).
About
British Actor Richard Attenborough was born Richard Samuel Attenborough on 29th August, 1923 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK and passed away on 24th Aug 2014 London, England, UK aged 90. He is most remembered for The Great Escape, President of Denville Hall. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Richard Attenborough was in an on-screen matchup with Pier Angeli in SOS Pacific (1959).
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| Married | 1 |
70 years, 8 months
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Details
| First Name |
Richard
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| Middle Name |
Samuel
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| Last Name |
Attenborough
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| Full Name at Birth |
Richard Samuel Attenborough
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| Alternative Name |
Dickie, Lord Attenborough, Lord Richard Attenborough, Sir Richard Attenborough, Richard Samuel Attenborough, Richard S. Attenborough, Richard Attenborough
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| Age |
90 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
29th August, 1923
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| Birthplace |
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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| Died |
24th August, 2014
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| Place of Death |
London, England, UK
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| Cause of Death |
Natural causes
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| High School |
Wyggeston Grammar School, Leicester, England
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| University |
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, Producer, Director
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
The Great Escape, President of Denville Hall
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| Year(s) Active |
1942–2007
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| Official Websites |
www.allmovie.com/artist/richard-attenborough-p80152, www.biography.com/people/richard-attenborough-21149731, www.richardattenborough.com/Biography/, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/richard_attenborough
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| Father |
Frederick Levi Attenborough
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| Mother |
Mary Clegg Attenborough
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| Brother |
David Attenborough, John Attenborough
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Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, Kt, CBE, FRSA (; 29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014) was an English actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He was the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), as well as the life president of Chelsea FC. He joined the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and served in the film unit, going on several bombing raids over Europe and filming the action from the rear gunner's position. He was the older brother of broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and motor executive John Attenborough. He was married to actress Sheila Sim from 1945 until his death.
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