This past Sunday, August 24, the world lost yet another film legend. Lord Richard Attenborough passed away at the age of 90, only five days before his birthday.

Attenborough had a prestigious career, as both an actor and director, that spanned over half a century. Some of his cinematic credits include the classics The Great Escape, Miracle on 34th Street and Jurassic Park, where he portrayed John Hammond in what was perhaps his best-known role. He also found success behind the camera—his epic biopic of the life Mohandas Gandhi garnered eight Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.