Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough was a British actor and filmmaker.
As an actor, he appeared in films spanning decades, from *Brighton Rock* to *Jurassic Park*, often playing authority figures or villains.
As a director, he won Academy Awards for *Gandhi*.
He was the elder brother of naturalist David Attenborough.
Dinosaur amusement park catastrophe
- Brighton RockStriped seaside souvenir candy
- The Great EscapeBold mass flight from captivity
- screenDisplay or barrier
- performanceCarrying out a task
character · role · cast · ensemble · costume · BAFTA · British · knighthood
Indian independence leader
- ChaplinSilent-era film comedian
- biopicFilm about real life
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- OscarAcademy's golden award
Academy Award · cinematography · editing · casting · screenplay · premiere · studio · production
One who gives aid
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- supporterOne who backs another
- sponsorFunder of activities
- advocatePublic cause supporter
donor · charity · humanitarian · arts funding · patron · contributor · Chelsea FC · educational
Off-screen recorded speech
- documentaryFactual film about reality
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- dictionChoice of words
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
inflection · eloquence · narration · storytelling · recitation · pacing · tone · delivery
Widely recognized, enduring
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
renowned · celebrated · acclaimed · distinguished · illustrious · eminent · venerable · respected
Jurassic Park
Dinosaur amusement park catastrophe
- Brighton RockStriped seaside souvenir candy
- The Great EscapeBold mass flight from captivity
- screenDisplay or barrier
performance · character · role · cast · ensemble · costume · BAFTA · British · knighthood · supporting
Gandhi
Indian independence leader
Oscar · Academy Award · cinematography · editing · casting · screenplay · premiere · studio · production · blockbuster
benefactor
One who gives aid
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- supporterOne who backs another
- sponsorFunder of activities
advocate · donor · charity · humanitarian · arts funding · patron · contributor · Chelsea FC · educational
voiceover
Off-screen recorded speech
- documentaryFactual film about reality
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- dictionChoice of words
cadence · inflection · eloquence · narration · storytelling · recitation · pacing · tone · delivery · British accent
iconic
Widely recognized, enduring
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
trailblazer · renowned · celebrated · acclaimed · distinguished · illustrious · eminent · venerable · respected · honored
- filmmakersSteven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola
- RichardsDick, Ricky, Richie, Rich
- British FilmBFI, British comedy, Alfred Hitchcock, Danny Boyle, Christopher Nolan
Richard AttenboroughMalcolm McDowell
Richard, richly, richness, enrich, enrichment, enriched, enriching