Michael Attenborough is the nephew of David Attenborough, and John Attenborough and the brother of Jane Attenborough and Charlotte Attenborough.
12 Facts About Michael Attenborough
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Michael Attenborough is the recipient of two honorary doctorates, one from the University of Leicester, where he is a Distinguished Honorary Fellow and one from the University of Sussex, where he is Honorary Professor of English and Drama.
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Michael Attenborough was educated at Westminster School and at the University of Sussex.
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Michael Attenborough was Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre in London between 2002 and 2013.
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Michael Attenborough was Principal Associate Director and Executive Producer of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1990 to 2002.
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Michael Attenborough continues to be an Honorary Associate Artist of the RSC.
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In 2012, Michael Attenborough was presented with the Award for Excellence in International Theatre by The International Theatre Institute.
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Michael Attenborough directed a new play by Rebecca Gilman for the Hampstead Theatre.
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Michael Attenborough was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to theatre.
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Michael Attenborough is the recipient of Honorary Doctorates from the Universities of Leicester, where he is a Distinguished Honorary Fellow and Sussex, where he is Honorary Professor of English and Drama.
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Michael Attenborough married actress Jane Seymour in 1971; the marriage was dissolved in 1973.
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Michael Attenborough's other sister, Charlotte, is a teacher with two children.