Richard Attenborough
British actor (1923–2014)
1923 — 2014
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor (1923–2014)
Born
August 29, 1923
Died
2014 (age ~91)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, politician
United KingdomBorn in CambridgeDied in London
1923
Born in Cambridge (1923-08-29)
1964
AwardSilver Shell for Best Actor
1965
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1967
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
1967
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
1968
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
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Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough was an English actor, film director and producer.
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Who is Richard Attenborough?+
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough was an English actor, film director and producer.
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard Attenborough born?+
Richard Attenborough was born on August 29, 1923.
When did Richard Attenborough die?+
Richard Attenborough died in 2014, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
Legend.
— anon
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