Are David & Richard Attenbrough related....?

Answer 1

Yes, they are brothers.

David Frederick Attenborough, born 8 May 1926, the younger brother of actor Lord Richard Attenborough. He never expressed a wish to act, and instead studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, graduating in 1947, the year he began his two years National Service in the Royal Navy. In 1952, he joined BBC Television at Alexandra Palace, and in 1954 began his famous "Zoo Quest" series. When not "Zoo Questing" he presented political broadcasts, archaeological quizzes, short stories, gardening and religious programmes. 1965 saw the start of BBC2, Britain"s third TV channel, with Attenborough as its Controller. As such, he was responsible for the introduction of colour television into Britain, and also for bringing "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969) to the world. In 1969, he was appointed Director of Programmes with editorial responsibility for both the BBC's television networks. Eight years behind a desk was too much for him, and he resigned in 1973 to return to programme making. First came "Eastwards with Attenborough", a natural history series set in South East Asia, then "The Tribal Eye", examining tribal art. In 1979 he wrote and presented all 13 parts of "Life on Earth" (1979) (then the most ambitious series ever produced by the BBC Natural History Unit). This became a trilogy, with "Living Planet, The" (1984) and "Trials of Life, The" (1990) .

His services to television were recognised in 1985, and he was knighted to become Sir David Attenborough. The two shorter series, "The First Eden" and "Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives" were fitted around 1993's spectacular "Life in the Freezer" (1993), a celebration of Antarctica and 1995's epic "Private Life of Plants, The" 1995) , which he wrote and presented. Filming the beautiful birds of paradise for "Attenborough in Paradise" in 1996 fulfilled a lifelong ambition, putting him near his favourite bird. Entering his seventies he narrated the award-winning "Wildlife Specials" (1997), marking 40 years of the BBC Natural History Unit. But he was not slowing down, as he completed the epic 10-part series for the BBC, "The Life of Birds" (1998) along with writing and presenting the three part series _State of the Planet (2000) (V)_ as well as _"Life of Mammals, The" (2002)_ . Once broadcast, he began planning his next projects.

He has received honorary degrees from many universities across the world, and is patron or supporter of many charitable organisations, including acting as Patron of the World Land Trust, which buys rain forest and other lands to preserve them and the animals that live there.




Richard Attenborough, Actor, director, producer. b. August 29, 1923, in Cambridge, England. He started acting at the age of 12. Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made his professional stage debut at 18. At 19 he made his feature film debut in In Which We Serve (1942) and made a highly successful move to directing with Oh! What a Lovely War (1969).

Answer 2

Brothers.

Answer 3

Brothers, Richard being the eldest. There were three as I remember but the third one died not just long ago.

Answer 4

but of course most people at the BBC are related to each other its all jobs for the boys or keep it in the family (they're brothers)

Answer 5

I know it's been said lots now, but what the hey! They're brothers.

Answer 6

brothers richard is older

Answer 7

if you ask david, they are both simian type mammals with richard being the alpha sibling. if you ask richard, he would start crying and thank you for the question luvvy.

Answer 8

yes they are brothers

Answer 9

they r brothers

Answer 10

Yeah they're married.