Which actor played John Hammond in the 1993 film Jurassic Park?

Richard Attenborough played John Hammond in the 1993 film Jurassic Park.

Hammond is the wealthy founder of the fictional dinosaur park and the man responsible for bringing the scientific project to life. He invites experts to inspect the attraction before opening, hoping their approval will reassure investors and the public.

Attenborough’s performance presents Hammond as charming, enthusiastic, and deeply invested in his vision. The character’s optimism contrasts with the risks created by the park’s cloning technology and inadequate control systems.

The actor is sometimes confused with the performers who played other older authority figures in the franchise. Attenborough played Hammond in Jurassic Park and returned in The Lost World: Jurassic Park. His real-life career also included major work as a director, including the 1982 film Gandhi, but his role here is as an actor.