Richard was made a Freeman of the City of Leicester, in 1990.
He was the first to person to star in Agatha Christie's stage version of "The Mousetrap" in 1952, now the longest-running play in the world.
Richard is the Chariman of Capital Radio, a London radio station owned by GCap Media.
Richard was a close friend of the English actor Sir John Mills for many years, and gave the eulogy at his funeral in April 2005.
Richard is the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), which is based in Bloomsbury, London.
Richard is the president of the British Academy of Film and Televison Arts (BAFTA).
Richard won the Golden Globe for Best Director in 1983 for his movie, Gandhi.
Richard has been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Director twice. These were for the movies, A Choris Line and Cry Freedom.
Richard has been married to British actress Sheila Sim since 1945.
Richard was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1976.
Richard was educated at Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys in Leicester.
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