Richard Attenborough
- Lord Attenborough is the brother of the naturalist and broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough. He married actress Sheila Sim in 1944.
- Since his film acting debut in 1942's In Which We Serve, Attenborough had many roles including Pinkie in Brighton Rock. Amongst the most notable films that Attenborough directed are: Gandhi (1982), which won 8 Academy Awards; Cry Freedom (1987); and Shadowlands (1993). Richard Attenborough's directing debut was "Oh! What A Lovely War" in 1969.
- According to the BBC, Lord Attenborough was to exhibit his collection of Picasso pottery in his home city of Leicester. More than 140 pieces will be exhibited at the New Walk Museum and Gallery in July 2005. The collection, amassed over a 50 year period, showcases familiar Picasso themes such as Mediterranean scenes, still life and bullfights.
- Richard Samuel Attenborough was born on 29 August 1923 in Cambridge.
- In December 2007, the BBC reported that the UK Regional Critics' Film Awards is to be renamed The Richard Attenborough Film Awards and will take place in January.
