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Sir Richard Attenborough

director, actor
Born: 8/29/1923
Birthplace: Cambridge, England

Academy Award-winning director and actor best known for his sweeping biopics, including Gandhi (1982) Cry Freedom (1987) and Elizabeth (1998). Other films include Jurassic Park (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994).


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