Richard Samuel Attenborough (29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014), Baron Attenborough, was a British actor, entrepreneur, and filmmaker. Born in Cambridge, he is regarded as a pillar of the British film industry for over sixty years. Notable films include Jurassic Park, Miracle on 34th Street, and Gandhi, for which he won two Oscars. He served in the RAF during WWII and was married to actress Sheila Sim. Attenborough held prestigious positions, including president of RADA and BAFTA, and was involved in various charitable activities and honors throughout his career.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 356 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 13 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
Read Full Richard Name AnalysisAugust 29, 1923 Facts
Generation Group
Richard Attenborough belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Place of Death: Greater London
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys | Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation: producer | director | film actor | film producer | film director | stage actor | university teacher | politician | actor | screenwriter
Spouses: Sheila Sim
Children: Charlotte Attenborough | Jane Attenborough | Michael Attenborough
Employers: University of Oxford
Awards Received: European Film Academy Special Achievement Award | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Bodley Medal | National Board of Review Award for Best Film | Directors Guild of America Award | Padma Bhushan | Knight Bachelor | Berlinale Camera | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Academy Fellowship Award | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Silver Shell for Best Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Praemium Imperiale | Academy Award for Best Director | Academy Award for Best Picture
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for August 29, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5 Virgo 4 | 6 Virgo 22 | 16 Sagittarius 21 |
| Moon | 9 Aries 26 | 16 Scorpio 39 | 5 Capricorn 48 |
| Mercury | 1 Libra 46 | 22 Leo 23 | 29 Sagittarius 9 |
| Venus | 1 Virgo 49 | 4 Leo 30 | 9 Capricorn 0 |
| Mars | 28 Leo 21 | 14 Libra 16 | 3 Scorpio 27 |
| Jupiter | 12 Scorpio 45 | 17 Cancer 25 | 3 Sagittarius 4 |
| Saturn | 18 Libra 1 | 0 Aries 4 | 29 Libra 36 |
| Uranus | 15 Pisces 59 | 1 Gemini 27 | 13 Pisces 44 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 33 | 1 Aries 24 | 20 Leo 18 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 59 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 11 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 11 Virgo 36 | 18 Pisces 45 | 6 Virgo 12 |
| Ketu | 11 Pisces 36 | 18 Virgo 45 | 6 Pisces 12 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
