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Richard Attenborough

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Actor

Richard Attenborough

British actor (1923 to 2014)

Richard Attenborough was born on August 29, 1923 and died on August 24, 2014, aged 90.

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Born
August 29, 1923, Cambridge
Died
August 24, 2014
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Actor

Official links: Official website (richardattenborough.com) · Wikipedia

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  • Richard Attenborough was born on a Wednesday.
  • Richard Attenborough would have turned 103 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: February 29. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
  • Richard Attenborough belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Charlton HestonActor · October 4, 1923Hank WilliamsSinger · September 17, 1923Glynis JohnsActor · October 5, 1923Cliff RobertsonActor · September 9, 1923Dev AnandActor · September 26, 1923Rose MarieActor · August 15, 1923

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When was Richard Attenborough born?

Richard Attenborough was born on August 29, 1923 and died on August 24, 2014, aged 90.

What is Richard Attenborough’s zodiac sign?

Virgo, born August 29.

Does Richard Attenborough have an official website?

Yes: richardattenborough.com.