Richard Dawkins British Actor Known for Intersect
Richard Dawkins · evolutionary biologist and ethologist · British
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Biography
Richard Dawkins (26 March 1941, Nairobi) is a British actor. He is known for The Unbelievers (2013).
Early life
Schooling on record includes University of Oxford (Doctor of Philosophy), finishing in 1966; Balliol College, finishing in 1962; and Oundle School, finishing in 1959.
Career
His first listed screen credit dates to 1986, with Nice Guys Finish First. The list below counts 11 films and one TV series from 1986 to 2020. His latest credit on record is Intersect (2020). Richard Dawkins also worked as director on The Root of All Evil? and The Enemies of Reason, and writer on 9 titles, including The Genius of Charles Darwin. His other notable work includes The Selfish Gene and The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution.
Recognition
Among his honours is a Heinemann Award, won in 1986. Other wins include the Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London (1989) and a Michael Faraday Prize (1990). His awards record shows 19 wins.
Public roles
Richard Dawkins has held the position of professor.
Personal life
He has been married to Lalla Ward since 1992. Earlier marriages on record are to Marian Stamp Dawkins (1967 to 1984) and Eve Barham (1984 to 1999, widowed).
Filmography
12 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Intersect | Film | |
| 2013 | Speciesism: The Movie | Film | |
| 2013 | The Unbelievers | Film | |
| 2012– | Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life | Writer | TV series |
| 2010 | Faith School Menace? | Writer | Film |
| 2008 | The Genius of Charles Darwin | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | The Enemies of Reason | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2006 | The Root of All Evil? | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1996 | Break the Science Barrier | Writer | Film |
| 1991 | Growing Up in the Universe | Writer | Film |
| 1987 | The Blind Watchmaker | Writer | Film |
| 1986 | Nice Guys Finish First | Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
19 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp | Won | |
| 2009 | honorary doctor of the University of Valencia | Won | |
| 2009 | Nierenberg Prize | Won | |
| 2006 | Lewis Thomas Prize | Won | |
| 2005 | honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Won | |
| 2005 | Shakespeare Prize | Won | |
| 2003 | honorary doctorate | Won | |
| 2001 | Emperor Has No Clothes Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Fellow of the Royal Society | Won | |
| 2001 | Kistler Prize | Won | |
| 2001 | Medal of Representation of the President of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 2000 | Tinbergen Lecture | Won | |
| 1997 | Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Won | |
| 1997 | International Cosmos Prize | Won | |
| 1990 | Michael Faraday Prize | Won |
Show all 19 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London | Won | |
| 1986 | Heinemann Award | Won | |
| Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry | Won | ||
| honorary doctor of Durham University | Won |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Richard Dawkins?
Richard Dawkins is 85 years old, born on 26 March 1941 in Nairobi.
What is Richard Dawkins known for?
Richard Dawkins is known for The Unbelievers (2013).
What is Richard Dawkins’s nationality?
Richard Dawkins is British, born in Nairobi.
Who is Richard Dawkins married to?
Richard Dawkins is married to Lalla Ward; they married in 1992.
Has Richard Dawkins won any awards?
Yes. 19 awards are on record, including honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp (2009).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q44461), accessed October 2026
- Photo: David Shankbone · CC BY 3.0
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