Sometimes you just can't get a break. Today, legendary actor and director Richard Attenborough passed away at the age of 90. He appeared in The Great Escape, Doctor Dolittle, Ten Little Indians, Miracle on 34th Street (as Santa Claus), and directed films such as Ghandi, A Bridge Too Far, A Chorus Line, and Chaplin. For myself though, he will always be John Hammond from Jurassic Park. He has always been one of my favorite parts of that film, and his performance was absolutely superb portraying a man that is obsessed with control but only has the best intentions at heart. His is a character that is filled with human faults but is still ultimately lovable (and pretty darned cool too). I can't say I've really seen any of his other films, but I'm aware of his rich history on the silver screen, both in front of the camera and behind it. It really sucks that we have to lose two Hollywood legends, one after the other. So, farewell Richard Attenborough and thanks for the memories.
R.I.P Richard Attenborough: August 29, 1923-August 24, 2014
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