Richard AttenboroughAwards

Born:
August 29, 1923 in Cambridge, England
Occupation:
Actor, Director, Producer
Biography:
One of England's most respected actors and directors, Sir Richard Attenborough has made numerous contributions to world cinema both in front of and behind the camera. The son of a Cambridge school administrator, Attenborough began dabbling in theatricals at the age of 12. While attending London's...Read More

  • Shadowlands

    Best Picture

    Nominated
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1993

  • Shadowlands

    David Lean Award

    Nominated
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1993

  • Cry Freedom

    Guild of German Film Theaters

    Won
    Berlin International Film Festival
    1988

  • Cry Freedom

    Peace Film Prize Commendation

    Won
    Berlin International Film Festival
    1988

  • Cry Freedom

    Best Director

    Nominated
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1987

  • Cry Freedom

    Best Picture

    Nominated
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1987

  • Gandhi

    Best Director

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1982

  • Gandhi

    Best Picture

    Won
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1982

  • Gandhi

    Best Picture

    Won
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1982

  • Gandhi

    Best Director

    Won
    Directors Guild of America
    1982

  • Gandhi

    Best Director

    Won
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1982

  • Gandhi

    Best Director

    Won
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1982

  • A Bridge Too Far

    Best Picture

    Nominated
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1977

  • Oh! What a Lovely War

    United Nations Award

    Won
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1969

  • Oh! What a Lovely War

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Directors Guild of America
    1969

  • Oh! What a Lovely War

    Best Picture

    Nominated
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1969

  • Doctor Dolittle

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1967

  • The Sand Pebbles

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1966

  • Guns at Batasi

    Best British Actor

    Won
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1964

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