Actor
The Resume
(August 29, 1923- )
Won the 1982 Oscar for best director (Gandhi)
Appeared in the original cast of 'The Mousetrap,' the longest running play in the world
Starred in the films 'London Belongs To Me,' 'Great Escape,' 'Doctor Doolittle,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Ten Little Indians,' 'Elizabeth' and 'Jurassic Park'
Directed the films 'Gandhi (Oscar-Best Director),' 'Oh, What A Lovely War,' 'Chaplin,' 'Cry Freedom' and 'A Chorus Line'
Knighted by Elizabeth II (1976)
Made a life peer (1993)
Why he might be annoying
He directed the flop film version of the Broadway hit 'A Chorus Line.'
He played His Jurassic Park role in a short film for the 'Jurassic Park' ride at Universal studios.
His nickname is Dickie.
Why he might not be annoying
He was already a noted and respected actor when he became a director.
He trained at RADA.
He realized his dream of making a film about Mahatma Gandhi and for his efforts, he received an Oscar.
He was only the second actor to be made a peer in the House Of Lords.
He is a highly educated man with several University degrees.
Credit: Peacham
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