David Niven (I) (1910–1983) |
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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 |
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Actor (113 credits)
Actor (113 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 (credit only)
- 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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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (56 credits)
Self (56 credits)
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Archive footage (52 credits)
Archive footage (52 credits)
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Personal Details
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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I thought it would make Hjordis [wife Hjördis Genberg] happy if we adopted a child. We talked to friends about the idea and they thought it would be marvelous. Hjordis said she'd love to adopt a Swedish girl, so we did. Her name was Kristina. [NOTE: The child was in fact Niven's by an affair with an 18-year-old model. Hjordis had to put up with the pretense.] See more »Trivia:
His Scottish father was Lt. William Niven, who died during World War I at the battle of Gallipoli on 21 August 1915, aged 38, while serving with the Berkshire Yeomanry. He was reported missing until 1917. He was a landowner and left a widow Henrietta (a three-quarter Frenchwoman) two sons (Max and David) and two daughters (Joyce and Grizel). 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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