David Lean (I) (1908–1991)


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An important British filmmaker, David Lean was born in Croydon on March 25, 1908 and brought up in a strict Quaker family (ironically, as a child he wasn't allowed to go to the movies). During the 1920s, he briefly considered the possibility of becoming an accountant like his father before finding a job at Gaumont British Studios in 1927. He ... See full bio »

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Won 2 Oscars. Another 28 wins & 35 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Kwai-joen silta Director
(1957)
Arabian Lawrence Director
(1962)
Tohtori Zivago Director
(1965)
Matka Intiaan Editor
(1984)

Filmography

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 1984 Matka Intiaan (edited by)
 1942 Meri on kohtalomme (uncredited)
 1941 Pako
 1938 Pygmalion
 1936 Ball at Savoy
 1935 Turn of the Tide (uncredited)
 1935 Brewster's Millions (uncredited)
 1934 Java Head (uncredited)
 1934 Tiger Bay
 1934 The Fortunate Fool (as D. Lean)
 1933 Matinee Idol
 1932 Insult
 1930 The Night Porter (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 6 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 5 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

D. Lean | Sir David Lean

Height:

6' 1" (1.86 m)

Spouse:

Sandra Lean  (his death) | See more »

Children:

Lean, Peter

Parents:

Tangye, Helena | le Blount Lean, Francis William

Relatives:

Tangye Lean, Edward (sibling)
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Personal Quote:

One of the fascinations about the cinema is that the lights went down, you were in the dark - it's very private - and I used to turn and look at that beam going through the tobacco smoke and it still holds a kind of fascination for me - I don't know why - it's part of the magic show I think. And that beam showed me places I thought I'd never visit. I've been terribly lucky and I have visited them... See more »

Trivia:

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the Coronation Honours List of 1953 for his contributions and services to the arts. See more »

Trademark:

Often collaborated with composer Maurice Jarre See more »

Star Sign:

Aries

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