RalphC Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Oscar-winning British film director Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90, his son has said.Lord Attenborough was one of Britain's leading actors, before becoming a highly successful director.In a career that spanned six decades, he appeared in films including Brighton Rock, World War Two prisoner of war thriller The Great Escape and later in dinosaur blockbuster Jurassic Park.As a director he was perhaps best known for Gandhi, which won him two Oscars.Richard Attenborough - selected filmographyAs actor: In which we serve - 1942 Brighton Rock - 1947 The League of Gentlemen - 1960 The Great Escape - 1963 Doctor Dolittle - 1967 10 Rillington Place - 1971 Jurassic Park - 1993 Miracle on 34th Street - 1994 Elizabeth - 1998 As director: Young Winston - 1972 Gandhi - 1982 A Chorus Line - 1985 Cry Freedom - 1987 Chaplin - 1992 Shadowlands - 1993 In Love and War - 1996 Grey Owl - 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Fantastic actor, bit of a Luvvie but RiP. Look forward to some of his best films (hopefully) over the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missunderstood Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Incredibly talented man and all round good egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big J R Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 A very sad loss, but a good age. "10 Rillington Place" was IMHO, his best film as an actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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