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David Niven (I) (1910–1983)
David Niven was named after the Saint's Day on which he was born, St. David, patron Saint of Wales. He attended Stowe School and Sandhurst Military Academy and served for two years in Malta with the Highland Light Infantry. At the outbreak of World War II, although a top-line star, he re-joined the army (Rifle Brigade). He did, however, consent to...
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Born:in London, England, UKDied:(age 73) in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland |
"The Punisher" star loves anything David Attenborough narrates, and Disney movies.
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Actor (112 credits)
Actor (112 credits)
1979
A Man Called Intrepid
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir William Stephenson
Sir William Stephenson
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... Sir William Stephenson
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... Sir William Stephenson
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Sir William Stephenson
1964-1965
The Rogues
(TV Series)
Alec Fleming
Alec Fleming
- A Daring Step Backward
(1965)
... Alec Fleming
- Mr. White's Christmas
(1965)
... Alec Fleming (credit only)
- Grave Doubts
(1965)
... Alec Fleming
- Wherefore Art Thou, Harold?
(1965)
... Alec Fleming (credit only)
- Our Men in Marawat
(1965)
... Alec Fleming (credit only)
1963
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Harvey Cleeve
Harvey Cleeve
- Who Killed Billy Jo?
(1963)
... Harvey Cleeve (as David Niven the World's Greatest Juggler)
1960
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
(TV Series)
Marcus Dodds
Marcus Dodds
- The Trench Coat
(1960)
... Marcus Dodds
1957-1959
Zane Grey Theater
(TV Series)
Cameo / Milo Brant / Allen Raikes
Cameo / Milo Brant / Allen Raikes
- Checkmate
(1959)
... Cameo (uncredited)
- The Accuser
(1958)
... Milo Brant
- Village of Fear
(1957)
... Allen Raikes
1957-1958
Goodyear Theatre
(TV Series)
Charles Enright / 'Jeffrey Collins' / Jeff Carleton / ...
Charles Enright / 'Jeffrey Collins' / Jeff Carleton / ...
- Decision by Terror
(1958)
... Charles Enright
- Taps for Jeffrey
(1958)
... 'Jeffrey Collins'
- The Tinhorn
(1957)
... Jeff Carleton
- Danger by Night
(1957)
... Alan Kevin
- Episode #1.11
... Paul Evans
1957-1958
Alcoa Theatre
(TV Series)
Robert Medhill / Ray Crittenden / Paul Martel / ...
Robert Medhill / Ray Crittenden / Paul Martel / ...
- My Wife's Next Husband
(1958)
... Robert Medhill
- The Fatal Charm
(1958)
... Ray Crittenden
- Night Caller
(1958)
... Paul Martel
- In the Dark
(1958)
... Paul Evans
- Episode dated 23 December 1957
(1957)
... Jeff Carleton
1952-1956
Four Star Playhouse
(TV Series)
Lee / Ted / Jim Kenyon / ...
Lee / Ted / Jim Kenyon / ...
- Second Chance
(1956)
... Lee
- Touch and Go
(1956)
... Ted
- The Rites of Spring
(1956)
... Jim Kenyon
- Red Wine
(1956)
... David
- Safe Keeping
(1956)
... Frank
1950
Nash Airflyte Theatre
(TV Series)
Arthur Carstairs
Arthur Carstairs
- Portrait of Lydia
(1950)
... Arthur Carstairs
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Self (55 credits)
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Archive footage (51 credits)
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Magazine ad: Stetson hats. See more »Publicity Listings:
12 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 6 Interviews | 9 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 19 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
David Niven the World's Greatest Juggler | David NivensHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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[on Lauren Bacall] Betty Bacall was the perfect mate for Bogey [Humphrey Bogart]--beautiful, fair, warm, talented and highly intelligent. She gave as good as she got in the strong personality department. Women and men love her with equal devotion. See more »Trivia:
He appeared in one film produced by his son David Niven Jr.: Escape to Athena (1979). See more »Trademark:
[names]: his characters are often named after his real-life friends, or refer to his real-life friends as sources of information. See more »Nickname:
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