Richard Attenborough: An Extraordinary Life In Pictures

As multi Oscar winning actor and director Lord Richard Attenborough dies we look back at his accomplished life and career from acting roles in Brighton Rock, The Great Escape and Jurassic Park to epics he directed such as Cry Freedom and Gandhi. His was truly a life less ordinary.

1. 'Dickie' Attenborough The Great Escape Film

Richard Attenborough as an RAF squadron leader for the film epic war film The Great Escape, 1963 which he starred in with Steve McQueen and James Garner.
2. Lord Richard Attenborough The Bliss Of Mrs Blossom Film Still

Looking very distinctive, Richard Attenborough during the filming of the racy comedy The Bliss of Mrs Blossom in 1968. Picture: PA
3. Richard Attenborough With His Family

Richard Attenborough with his wife Sheila Sim and their children Michael and Jane. He married actress Sheila Sim when he was 21. His son Michael was born in 1949, they also had two daughters, Jane and Charlotte.
4. Sir Richard Attenborough, Meryl Streep And Ben Kingsley Oscars 1983

Richard Attenborough won several Oscars for his epic movie Gandhi, he's pictured here with Ben Kingsley accepting his best actor Oscar for the role of Mohandas K. Gandhi, the lawyer who became the leader of the Indian revolts against the British rule. Picture: PA
5. Lord Richard Attenborough And Audrey Hepburn

Richard Attenborough, named as best actor in the film "Guns for Batasi, and British actress Audrey Hepburn, named as best actress in the film "Charade", after the presentation at the Talk of the Town Theatre, London, by British Film Academy, March 30, 1965. Picture: PA
6. Prince Charles With Richard Attenborough

The Prince of Wales, the patron of the BFI and Richard Attenborough, it's chairman, sharing a joke as the Prince hands over a Royal Charter during the 50th anniversary celebratory banquet for the BFI as Lord Attenborough. Picture: PA
7. Lord Richard Attenborough and Dame Judi Dench

Dickie as he was affectionately know by friends seen here with colleague and friend the great British actress. Picture: PA
8. Lord Richard Attenborough And Geri Halliwell

With his snow white hair and matching beard he was one of the most prolific figures on the arts scene. Here with Geri Halliwell and at the Galaxy book awards in London, 2008. Picture: PA
9. Lord Richard Attenborough With Actor Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood with British director and actor Richard Attenborough, after Eastwood won the the Cecil B. DeMille Award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. Picture: PA
10. Lord Richard Attenborough Miracle On 34th Street Film

Attenborough starred as Santa Claus in Miracle On 34th Street, the family feel good movie about a little girl discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. Picture: PA
11. Actor And director At Jurassic Park Premiere

Steven Spielberg with Richard Attenborough at the premiere of Jurassic Park. Picture: PA
12. Richard Attenborough Jurassic Park Film Still

A still from the family blockbuster Jurassic Park (1993) with Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. Picture: PA
13. Lord Richard Attenborough With Diana, Princess of Wales

Lord Attenborough struck up a close friendship with Princess Diana when she asked him to help her write speeches.Picture: PA
14. Richard And Brother David Attenborough

Brothers Richard and David Attenborough return to Leicester where they spent their childhoods to receive a top academic honour at De Montfort Hall. Picture: PA